Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony HX30V

The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony HX30V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The WG-2 GPS was announced at a similar time to the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and HX30V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.