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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony QX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-2 and Sony QX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WG-2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-2 matches up versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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