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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS scores vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX210 IS WG-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX210 IS

 WG-10 SX210 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WG-10

 SX210 IS WG-10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS against the WG-10.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and WG-10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $226 $0