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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX130 IS WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WG-10 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 34 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax WG-10

 SX130 IS WG-10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the WG-10.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and WG-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competitors (308g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $0