Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Introduced June 2013
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-H30 was launched 3 years before the WG-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax WG-10
EX-H30 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Casio EX-H30
WG-10 | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax WG-10
EX-H30 | WG-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WG-10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WG-10.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $709 | $0 |