Pentax WG-2 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-2 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very close but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-2 was introduced 6 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-2 scores against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.