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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W320

 WG-10 W320 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Pentax WG-10

 W320 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W320

 WG-10 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 versus the W320.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and W320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sony W320
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W320
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $269