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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony T99, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 scores versus the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony T99

 WG-10 T99 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax WG-10

 T99 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony T99

 WG-10 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 compared to the T99.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and T99.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sony T99
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony T99
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $179