Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-10 was introduced 7 months prior to the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-10 scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony WX220
WG-10 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Pentax WG-10
WX220 | WG-10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX220
WG-10 | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 compared to the WX220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WX220.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older WG-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | 210 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $198 |