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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Pentax Optio VS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 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 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was introduced very close to the WX50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VS20 scores against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 VS20 WX50 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 WX50 VS20 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 VS20 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VS20 compared to the WX50.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and WX50.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
36
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
44
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
68
 lighter than competition in class (235g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
47
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax VS20 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax VS20 and Sony WX50
 Pentax Optio VS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio VS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-25 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI122 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $106 $250