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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 17 months after the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-10 scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony WX50

 WG-10 WX50 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax WG-10

 WX50 WG-10 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX50

 WG-10 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features outer 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 and the WX50.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony WX50
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX50
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $250