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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A330

 WG-10 A330 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax WG-10

 A330 WG-10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A330

 WG-10 A330 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sony A330 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Sony A330
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony A330
 Pentax WG-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $545