Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A100

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was unveiled 6 years later than the A100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-10 grades versus the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 features outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 versus the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and A100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.