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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 7 months later than the WG-10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX600 HS WG-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX600 HS

 WG-10 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-10

 SX600 HS WG-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the WG-10.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and WG-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPentax WG-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) 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 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 photos 260 photos
Battery style 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
Retail cost $249 $0