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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 matches up versus the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A9

 WG-10 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Pentax WG-10

 A9 WG-10 
LaunchedApril 2017June 2013Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A9

 WG-10 A9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 and the A9.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and A9.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 will give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sony A9
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Sony A9 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Sony A9 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sony A9
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
great battery life (650 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony A9
 Pentax WG-10Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Alpha A9
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-21 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE 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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 650 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $0 $4,498