Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10
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![Pentax WG-10 front Pentax WG-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-WG-10/Pentax-WG-10-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10/Sony-WX10-front.jpg)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The WG-10 was revealed 2 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-10 matches up against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony WX10
WG-10 | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax WG-10
WX10 | WG-10 | |||
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Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX10
WG-10 | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the WX10.
![Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-WG-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-WG-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and WX10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-WG-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-WG-10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 161g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $200 |