Pentax S1 vs Sony WX220

The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax S1 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 3 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 scores versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax S1 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX220.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.