Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX100 IV

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor size.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and RX100 IV is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-1 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.