Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W610
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W610
| WG-10 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax WG-10
| W610 | WG-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W610
| WG-10 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 compared to the W610.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and W610.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 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 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| 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 Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $200 |