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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Pentax Optio VS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VS20 matches up versus the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 VS20 WX350 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 WX350 VS20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 VS20 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VS20 vs the WX350.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and WX350.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older VS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax VS20 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
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 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 great battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 great battery (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Pentax VS20 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (235 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Sony WX350
 Pentax Optio VS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio VS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-25 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 2.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI122 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $106 $270