Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Pentax Optio S1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and the Pentax Optio S1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 was introduced in January 2012 and Pentax Optio S1 was introduced in March 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio S1 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio S1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Pentax Optio S1.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 over Pentax Optio S1.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Pentax Optio S1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4288 x 3216
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.6 vs f/3.5
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Speaker Mono vs
      Lighter 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) vs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

      Sony WX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony WX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Kodak Z915
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.2 MP

      Olympus FE-4030
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon A2100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Kodak Touch
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      1/3-inch

      14 MP

      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio S1

      Pentax S1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio S1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs Pentax Optio S1
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 260 shots
      Internal Storage 19 MB vs 97 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio S1.

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Pentax Optio S1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro, Type D
        Light117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
        Internal Storage19 MB97 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Pentax Optio S1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life240 shots260 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Pentax Optio S1 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 461k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Pentax Optio S1 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio S1 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has an HDMI and Pentax Optio S1 has a Micro, Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Pentax Optio S1 comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Pentax Optio S1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio S1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Pentax Optio S1 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and 3.90 m on Pentax Optio S1..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 body has dimensions of 92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.75") and Pentax Optio S1 body has dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) and Pentax Optio S1 weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      92 mm

      52 mm

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      114 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Pentax Optio S1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Pentax Optio S1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Pentax Optio S1 and give them scores of 59 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      51
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Pentax Optio S1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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