Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released March 2013
- New Model is Sony A6000
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Lets look closer at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-2 was brought out 13 months before the NEX-6 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-2 scores versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony NEX-6
| WG-2 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Pentax WG-2
| NEX-6 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony NEX-6
| WG-2 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 versus the NEX-6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and NEX-6.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The WG-2 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The older WG-2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 360 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $350 | $365 |