Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 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)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

The WG-10 was manufactured 5 months after the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-10 matches up against the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony RX1
WG-10 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Pentax WG-10
RX1 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony RX1
WG-10 | RX1 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has got outer 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 RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 against the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and RX1.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will show greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 270 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $2,798 |