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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was released about the same time to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony WX50

 WG-2 GPS WX50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WX50 WG-2 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony WX50

 WG-2 GPS WX50 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the WX50.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and WX50.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Travel photography with Sony WX50
70
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Vlogging with Sony WX50
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony WX50
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $250