Pentax WG-10 vs Sony HX300

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony HX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 5 months later than the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-10 scores against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 versus the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and HX300.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX300 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.