Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A330
WG-10 | A330 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax WG-10
A330 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A330
WG-10 | A330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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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 |