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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A68, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-10 matches up against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A68

 WG-10 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Pentax WG-10

 A68 WG-10 
IntroducedNovember 2015June 2013More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A68

 WG-10 A68 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 vs the A68.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and A68 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and A68.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will show more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
Sony A68 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (510 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (510 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sony A68
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony A68
 Pentax WG-10Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony SLT-A68
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-21 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 260 photos 510 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $581