Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-1 was announced 15 months before the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-1 matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and HX200V.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX200V to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.