Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2012
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS
(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
- Announced June 2013
Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX500 IS was brought out 10 months before the WG-10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Pentax WG-10
SX500 IS | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX500 IS
WG-10 | SX500 IS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | August 2012 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Pentax WG-10
SX500 IS | WG-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX500 IS and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the WG-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and WG-10 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and WG-10.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | 195 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $0 |