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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was manufactured at a similar time to the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-10 scores vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony TF1

 WG-10 TF1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-10

 TF1 WG-10 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony TF1

 WG-10 TF1 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 provides 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) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the TF1.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and TF1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Sony TF1
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sony TF1
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony TF1
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $266