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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was introduced 6 months later than the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 matches up versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 WG-10 W730 
Manually focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 W730 WG-10 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W730

		

		

			
 WG-10 W730 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the W730.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and W730.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than others (122g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
71
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than others (122 grams)
 features touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
47
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (122 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W730
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 1.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $138