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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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 SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 5 years after the WG-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Pentax WG-10

 SX740 HS WG-10 
IntroducedJuly 2018June 2013More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SX740 HS

 WG-10 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax WG-10

 SX740 HS WG-10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the WG-10.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WG-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WG-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
48
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (265 shots)
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPentax WG-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2018-07-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $0