Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 8 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.