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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-10 scores versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W310

 WG-10 W310 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Pentax WG-10

 W310 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W310

 WG-10 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 and the W310.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and W310.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony W310
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sony W310
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sony W310
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W310
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $150