Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX99

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony HX99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 8 years before the HX99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outer 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) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and HX99.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.