Pentax WG-2 vs Sony A100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony A100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The WG-2 was manufactured 5 years after the A100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-2 matches up against the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and A100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax WG-2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-2 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.