Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX300

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony HX300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 18 months before the HX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has exterior 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) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and HX300.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.