Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A200

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony A200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 3 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and A200.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.