Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 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
- Launched June 2013
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Pentax WG-10
| W330 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W330
| WG-10 | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W330 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Sony 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 |