Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A7S
- Refreshed by Sony A7S III
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very comparable but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-10 grades vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A7S II
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Pentax WG-10
A7S II | WG-10 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | June 2013 | Newer by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A7S II
WG-10 | A7S II | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 and the A7S II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and A7S II.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-10 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 627g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 370 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $2,767 |