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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 3 years prior to the W800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony W800

 WG-1 GPS W800 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 W800 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W800

 WG-1 GPS W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers exterior dimensions 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W800.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and W800.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
37
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W800
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type 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 recording
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 Single Single
Price at release $350 $90