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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Pentax WG-10
(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
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 19 months later than the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX610 HS scores versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX610 HS WG-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-10 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-10

 SX610 HS WG-10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS versus the WG-10.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and WG-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
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lighter than competitors (191g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $214 $0