Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was released 9 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 grades vs the SD10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 and the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and SD10 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and SD10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.