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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was announced 7 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-2 scores against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony WX30

          

          

            
 WG-2 WX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus  More accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 WX30 WG-2 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX30

          

          

            
 WG-2 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 against the WX30.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WX30.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-2 will have an edge in sensor tech.

            Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
40
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
29
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
54
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
38
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
70
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 includes face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX30
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $259