Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A450

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-1 and Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the WG-1 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 was revealed 14 months after the A450 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-1 matches up vs the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-1 and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 versus the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and A450.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The WG-1 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more modern WG-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.