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Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39

Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Pentax S1 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 4 months earlier than the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1 matches up versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 S1 WX30 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 WX30 S1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 S1 WX30 
LaunchedMarch 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the WX30.
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX30 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
35
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
30
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax S1 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
64
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
42
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax S1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Sony WX30
 Pentax Optio S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-03-02 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 157g (0.35 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $174 $259