Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was launched 7 months earlier than the H300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-10 scores against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H300
WG-10 | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax WG-10
H300 | WG-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H300
WG-10 | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 has physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 and the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and H300.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $249 |