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Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax S1 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 11 months before the WX50 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1 scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 S1 WX50 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 WX50 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 S1 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 offers exterior 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) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Pentax S1 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the WX50.
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX50.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX50 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 has manual focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
64
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
42
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax S1
Vlogging with Sony WX50
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax S1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Sony WX50
 Pentax Optio S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-03-02 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $174 $250