Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-10 was launched 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-10 matches up against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W350
WG-10 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax WG-10
W350 | WG-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W350
WG-10 | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 against the W350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and W350.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images | - |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $200 |