Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX400V

Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The WG-1 GPS was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and HX400V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX400V to provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.