Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 19 months earlier than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the NEX-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and NEX-6 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and NEX-6.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.