Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe 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.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Sony WX350
VS20 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax VS20
WX350 | VS20 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Sony WX350
VS20 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |