Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was released 4 years later than the A330 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-10 matches up against the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 against the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and A330 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and A330.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.