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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was manufactured 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-10 scores versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony S2100

 WG-10 S2100 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax WG-10

 S2100 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony S2100

 WG-10 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 vs the S2100.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony S2100
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $0