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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 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 SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 10 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-10 scores vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma SD9

 WG-10 SD9 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2002Fresher by 129 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Pentax WG-10

 SD9 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD9

 WG-10 SD9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the SD9.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax WG-10 will give you extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
9
no video recording
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma SD9
 Pentax WG-10Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-10 Sigma SD9
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-21 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 1.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.37 pounds) 950 gr (2.09 pounds)
Physical 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $3,001