Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W690
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37 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-1 GPS was brought out 6 months earlier than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony W690
| WG-1 GPS | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| W690 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W690
| WG-1 GPS | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys exterior measurements 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W690.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and W690.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 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 shots | 220 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $350 | $297 |