- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax WG-1
WG-1 vs WG-2 |
Fujifilm X-A5
X-A5 vs X-A7 |
Successor: |
Pentax WG-3
WG-2 vs WG-3 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | WG-2 | X-A7 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $349.95 | $699.95 |
Street Price: | $199.00 | $849.99 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2019-10-24 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.6 oz
(186 g)
includes batteries |
16.0 oz
(455 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.8 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (122 x 61 x 31 mm) |
4.7 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (119 x 68 x 41 mm) |
Waterproof: | Yes | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1995 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 9602 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | 6.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (p30)
1280x720 (p60/p30) 640x480 (p30) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1080x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/p24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 720x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (100p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Fujifilm X |
Lens: | Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements | FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 22.5 - 67.5mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 15 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x at VGA | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection AF with face and eye detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 2,760,000 dots (920,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | 200-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 25600 and 51200; AUTO, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 4 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600) | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night, Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Multiple Exposure, Light Trail; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; HDR (Auto, 1.0EV, 1.5EV, 2.0EV, 2.5EV, 3.0EV); Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple), Fog Remove, HDR Art); Motion Panorama |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group, Face Auto Shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | 18 ft (wide, auto ISO), 11 ft (tele, auto ISO) | GN=4m (ISO 100) or 5.7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound |
Included Memory: | 88.2 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI Out (Type D) | USB Type-C (USB 2.0 High-speed), Micro (Type D) HDMI, 2.5mm wired remote/external mic jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.86 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | 6.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.44 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.36 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.048 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.9 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | 270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI92 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software S-SW125 (CD ROM) | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Waterproof to 40 feet, Shockproof to 5 feet, Crushproof to 200 LBF, Freezeproof to 14F, Dustproof, Full HD 1080p Movies, Pixel Track Shake Reduction. Available in Vermillion Red or Black. Kit includes Carabiner Strap and Macro Stand. | Available in Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green or Silver. |