Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-1 grades against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony WX10
| WG-1 | WX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax WG-1
| WX10 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony WX10
| WG-1 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 versus the WX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and WX10.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX10 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $350 | $200 |
