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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX160 IS versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured very close to the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX160 IS WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX160 IS

 WG-10 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-10

 SX160 IS WG-10 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS versus the WG-10.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WG-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WG-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 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 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $0