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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-10 scores versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony TX100V

 WG-10 TX100V 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax WG-10

 TX100V WG-10 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX100V

 WG-10 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 against the TX100V.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and TX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX100V
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $380