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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 5 months earlier than the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX50

					

					

						
 WG-1 GPS WX50 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

					

					

						
 WX50 WG-1 GPS 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX50

					

					

						
 WG-1 GPS WX50 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the WX50.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WX50.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

						Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
35
 focusing manually
 decent MP (14MP)
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
54
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
37
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
71
 environment sealing
 decent MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
42
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 environment sealing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
38
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
25
 rather wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX50
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 shots
Battery style 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $250