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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma SD10

 WG-10 SD10 
AnnouncedJune 2013March 2004More recent by 113 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax WG-10

 SD10 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD10

 WG-10 SD10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
Sigma SD10 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Sigma SD10 Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD10 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD10
 Pentax WG-10Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-10 Sigma SD10
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-06-21 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $198