Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A450

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly close but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 20 months after the A450 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the A450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and A450.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The WG-1 GPS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent WG-1 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.