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WG-1000 vs Cyber-shot HX60V
Quick take: The Cyber-shot HX60V has the highest resolution at 20MP; the Cyber-shot HX60V is the most affordable; only the WG-1000 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | WG-1000Pentax · 2023 | Cyber-shot HX60VSony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £152 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.35MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.4MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/30p | Full HD 1080p/60 (AVCHD) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 10fps (up to 10 frames)Best |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 220g (with battery and card)Best | 272g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 4x zoom lens (27-108mm equivalent) | Fixed Sony G 24-720mm f/3.5-6.3 (30x) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | USB | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
WG-1000
Cyber-shot HX60V
Portrait
3.0/10
3.3/10
Street
5.4/10
5.5/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
2.2/10
Documentary
4.1/10
3.1/10
Landscape
3.8/10
3.5/10
Casual
5.5/10
3.8/10
Food
3.4/10
3.3/10
Macro
2.9/10
2.8/10
Architecture
3.0/10
3.3/10
Astrophotography
2.3/10
1.6/10
Underwater
5.5/10
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Fun & simple
5.9/10
—
Sports & Action
—
3.8/10
Wildlife
—
4.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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