Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony TX7
WG-10 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Pentax WG-10
TX7 | WG-10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX7
WG-10 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |