Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 3 months prior to the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS features exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and HX200V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.