Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe WG-1 GPS was released 17 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX80
WG-1 GPS | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
WX80 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX80
WG-1 GPS | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the WX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WX80.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 images |
Battery type | 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 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $276 |