Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX30

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 24 months later than the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-10 matches up versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 features physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 compared to the WX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WX30.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.