Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX50
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2012
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Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-2 scores versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony WX50
| WG-2 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax WG-2
| WX50 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX50
| WG-2 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX50 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).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-2 and the WX50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WX50.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.40 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $350 | $250 |