Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H50
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H50 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-10 was launched 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H50
| WG-10 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax WG-10
| H50 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H50
| WG-10 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 compared to the H50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and H50.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $80 |