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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 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
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 8 months after the WG-10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX700 HS WG-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WG-10 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WG-10

 SX700 HS WG-10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the WG-10.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and WG-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPentax WG-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $0