Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A5100

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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A5100

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax WG-2 GPS Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A5100 Review.
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Differences

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Sony A5100

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos

Sony A5100 advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax WG-2 GPS First Shots

Very small and comfortable form factor; Very good image quality for its class; New dual video record function; Quick autofocus and good dynamic range.
Lacks an EVF and external mode dial; No hot shoe; JPEG processing at higher ISOs not as good as some competing mid-level models.
Read our Sony A5100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Pentax WG-2

$330
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Sony A5100

Pentax WG-2

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$199
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A5100 vs Pentax WG-2

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Samsung NX1100

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung NX1100

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1100

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Sony A5000

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$298
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A5000

Sony A5100

Sony A5000

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A5100 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Olympus TG-850

$330
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus TG-850

Sony A5100

Olympus TG-850

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$249
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A5100 vs Olympus TG-850

Compared to Ricoh WG-30w

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Ricoh WG-30w

$330
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
More dots on screen

$450
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30w

Sony A5100

Ricoh WG-30w

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$450
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A5100 vs Ricoh WG-30w

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