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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 4 months before the W650 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS W650 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 W650 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W650

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS W650 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers external 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W650.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and W650.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W650 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
54
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (124g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
37
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Sony W650
71
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors (124g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
25
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (124g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W650
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $140