Pentax WS80 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax WS80 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WS80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WS80 was launched 10 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WS80 grades vs the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WS80 against the RX100 VA.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WS80 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.