Pentax WG-2 vs Sony A850

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony A850, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-2 was released 23 months after the A850 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-2 grades versus the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 enjoys outer measurements 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 A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 compared to the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and A850 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and A850.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A850 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.