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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-10 grades versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A450

 WG-10 A450 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax WG-10

 A450 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A450

 WG-10 A450 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 vs the A450.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and A450.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The WG-10 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger WG-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sony A450
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery power (1,050 shots)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Sony A450
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony A450
 Pentax WG-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 1050 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $1,241