Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX50

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was introduced 11 months earlier than the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-1 grades vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 features external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 vs the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX50 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.