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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 2 years after the DP2x which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 grades vs the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma DP2x

 WG-10 DP2x 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Pentax WG-10

 DP2x WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2x

 WG-10 DP2x 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 versus the DP2x.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and DP2x.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP2x
 Pentax WG-10Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-10 Sigma DP2x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $699