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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W350

 WG-10 W350 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax WG-10

 W350 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W350

 WG-10 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony W350
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W350
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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