Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220
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![Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS/Pentax-WG-1-GPS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220/Sony-W220-front.jpg)
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony W220
WG-1 GPS | W220 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
W220 | WG-1 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W220
WG-1 GPS | W220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W220.
![Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 size comparison Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and W220.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-1 GPS should have an edge in sensor technology.
![Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W220 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $160 |