Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 19 months after the WG-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS scores versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WG-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WG-10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.