Pentax WS80 vs Sony A6300

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax WS80 versus Sony A6300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the WS80 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WS80 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A6300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WS80 matches up versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WS80 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WS80 versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WS80 and the A6300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and A6300 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and A6300.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WS80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6300 will give extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.