• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony TX200V advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    129g vs 198g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1230k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Sony TX200V

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Compact and very attractive; water, dust, and freeze-proofed design; useful zoom range from a healthy wide angle to a moderate telephoto; good performance for its form-factor.

  • Poor ergonomics and clumsy user interface; noise present even at base ISO, becomes obtrusive by ISO 3,200; lens is soft in the corners and rather dim.

  • Read our Sony TX200V Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-TX100V

Sony TX200V
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony TX200V vs Sony DSC-TX100V

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sony DSC-TX100V
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $282
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony DSC-TX100V

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Sony TX200V
Pentax WG-2
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TX200V vs Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Pentax WG-2
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Compared to Sony TX20

Sony TX200V
Sony TX20
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TX200V vs Sony TX20

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sony TX20
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TX20

Compared to Sony TX30

Sony TX200V
Sony TX30
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sony TX30
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TX30

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Sony TX200V
Olympus TG-850
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony TX200V vs Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS
Olympus TG-850
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus TG-850

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