Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was released 23 months earlier than the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-10 scores against the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 versus the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and RX100 IV is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.