Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
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Below, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-10 was unveiled 4 years after the H20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-10 scores versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H20
| WG-10 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax WG-10
| H20 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H20
| WG-10 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 offers outside dimensions 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the H20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and H20.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $249 |
