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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was announced 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-10 scores vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W330

 WG-10 W330 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Pentax WG-10

 W330 WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W330

 WG-10 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 comes with exterior 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 versus the W330.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and W330.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony W330
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Sony W330
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W330
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $170