Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A230

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-1 GPS was manufactured 2 years later than the A230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS scores versus the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the A230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and A230.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-1 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.