Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T900

Here is a extensive analysis of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T900, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 4 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 provides exterior 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the T900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and T900.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.