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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-2 and Sony HX10V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was brought out very close to the HX10V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-2 matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony HX10V

          

          

            
 WG-2 HX10V 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 HX10V WG-2 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony HX10V

          

          

            
 WG-2 HX10V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 offers external 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-2 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 vs the HX10V.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and HX10V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

            Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 good  resolution (18MP)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
Street photography with Sony HX10V
54
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (234 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
38
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
49
 amazing zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
70
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than average in class (234 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (400mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
47
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (234 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony HX10V
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $616