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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 matches up versus the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony TX7

 WG-10 TX7 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Pentax WG-10

 TX7 WG-10 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX7

 WG-10 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 compared to the TX7.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and TX7.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-10 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony TX7
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX7
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $300