Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 19 months later than the WG-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS vs the WG-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and WG-10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and WG-10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.