Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A230

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A230, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-1 was released 21 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-1 matches up versus the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 versus the A230.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and A230.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.