Pentax WG-10 vs Sony QX1
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014
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Here, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-10 and Sony QX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-10 was brought out 14 months before the QX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-10 matches up vs the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony QX1
| WG-10 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Pentax WG-10
| QX1 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony QX1
| WG-10 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 against the QX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and QX1 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and QX1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | - |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $500 |