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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 5 months after the A35 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS scores against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony A35

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS A35 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
 A35 WG-2 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony A35

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS A35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the A35.
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and A35.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult.

            Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
39
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
73
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
54
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
71
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
37
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
 low battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
70
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (440 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony A35
47
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
68
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 low battery power (440 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no microphone jack
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic support
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A35 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony A35
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Sony SLT-A35
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 260 images 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $598