Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-10 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was released 6 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-10 grades versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WG-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.