Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 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
- Launched June 2013
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe SX510 HS was unveiled 3 months later than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Pentax WG-10
SX510 HS | WG-10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX510 HS
WG-10 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax WG-10
SX510 HS | WG-10 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | June 2013 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX510 HS and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the WG-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-10 is 80 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and WG-10.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-10 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Pentax WG-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 250 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $249 | $0 |