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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 14 months after the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX400 IS WG-10 
ReleasedJuly 2014June 2013More modern by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WG-10 SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax WG-10

 SX400 IS WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the WG-10.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WG-10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WG-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-07-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $0