Pentax S1 vs Sony W800

Let's look more closely at the Pentax S1 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 3 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1 matches up versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 features outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 vs the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and W800.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.