Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX50V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 20 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and HX50V.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.