Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX7V
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
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On this page, we are looking at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-1 was introduced 5 months earlier than the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-1 matches up versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony HX7V
| WG-1 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Pentax WG-1
| HX7V | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony HX7V
| WG-1 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 vs the HX7V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and HX7V.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $499 |