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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was unveiled 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-10 scores against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A390

 WG-10 A390 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Pentax WG-10

 A390 WG-10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A390

 WG-10 A390 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 against the A390.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and A390.

Clearly, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The WG-10 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher WG-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A390 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Sony A390
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A390 Travel photography advice
71
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Sony A390 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
9
no video recording
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony A390
 Pentax WG-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 549 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 230 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $500