Pentax WG-10 vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-10 and Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 21 months after the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-10 scores against the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 and the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and HX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.