Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- New Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Released June 2013

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was brought out 13 months prior to the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS grades vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Pentax WG-10
SX150 IS | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX150 IS
WG-10 | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax WG-10
SX150 IS | WG-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the WG-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WG-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WG-10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
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 All around 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 | 130 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | AA | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $0 |