Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1
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Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced June 2008
- Old Model is Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe K20D was launched 13 months earlier than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K20D grades against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K20D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sony WX1
K20D | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax K20D
WX1 | K20D | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | June 2008 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sony WX1
K20D | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K20D offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K20D vs the WX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and WX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K20D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K20D will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K20D vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Pentax K20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-06-25 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $700 | $149 |