Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A99

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WG-2 GPS was released 10 months earlier than the A99 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has physical 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and A99.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A99 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.