Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A200

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 was introduced 2 years later than the A200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-1 grades against the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 compared to the A200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and A200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-1 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer WG-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.