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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-10 matches up against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W530

 WG-10 W530 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Pentax WG-10

 W530 WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W530

 WG-10 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 vs the W530.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and W530.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sony W530
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sony W530
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W530
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $269