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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD15, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was revealed 3 years after the SD15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-10 scores against the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma SD15

 WG-10 SD15 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Pentax WG-10

 SD15 WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD15

 WG-10 SD15 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 against the SD15.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
71
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD15
 Pentax WG-10Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sigma SD15
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $1,500