Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 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
- Revealed June 2013
Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SX520 HS was revealed 14 months later than the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Pentax WG-10
SX520 HS | WG-10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX520 HS
WG-10 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Pentax WG-10
SX520 HS | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS and the WG-10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WG-10 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and WG-10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Pentax WG-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 441 gr (0.97 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | 210 images | 260 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $219 | $0 |