Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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![Pentax Optio WG-1 front Pentax Optio WG-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-1/Pentax-WG-1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V/Sony-HX30V-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax WG-1 and Sony HX30V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The WG-1 was released 12 months prior to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-1 scores against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony HX30V
WG-1 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Pentax WG-1
HX30V | WG-1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony HX30V
WG-1 | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 provides 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-1 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 compared to the HX30V.
![Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
![Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and HX30V.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 320 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $420 |