Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10
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93 Imaging
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Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Launched November 2010
- Superseded the Canon S90
- Refreshed by Canon S100
(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
- Launched June 2013

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

The S95 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S95 grades vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Pentax WG-10
S95 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon S95
WG-10 | S95 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Pentax WG-10
S95 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S95 vs the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and WG-10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S95 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Pentax WG-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | - | One |
Retail price | $495 | $0 |