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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 24 months earlier than the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-2 scores versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-2 WX350 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 WX350 WG-2 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 WG-2 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the WX350.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WX350.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
37
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
54
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
38
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
70
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
 great battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
47
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
47
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 does not have microphone support
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX350
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $270