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Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon D30 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 8 months after the WG-10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D30 grades vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 D30 WG-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon D30

		

		

			
 WG-10 D30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 D30 WG-10 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon D30 and Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 and the WG-10.
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and WG-10.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
33
 you can focus manually
 has face detect focusing
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
39
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
60
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
44
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D30 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot D30Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology PureColor II LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $0