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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 scores vs the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma DP2s

 WG-10 DP2s 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Pentax WG-10

 DP2s WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2s

 WG-10 DP2s 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 and the DP2s.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will produce greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2s
 Pentax WG-10Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sigma DP2s
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $940