Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- New Model is Sony HX200V
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-1 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-1 grades vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony HX100V
| WG-1 | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Pentax WG-1
| HX100V | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2011 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony HX100V
| WG-1 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 versus the HX100V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and HX100V.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $350 | $429 |
