Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A99
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A99 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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2012
- Previous Model is Sony A900
- Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A99, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-10 was manufactured 7 months after the A99 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-10 scores versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A99
| WG-10 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | December 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Pentax WG-10
| A99 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A99
| WG-10 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external 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) while the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the A99.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and A99.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2012-12-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 19 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 1.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 812 gr (1.79 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 500 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $1,998 |