Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-10 was unveiled 5 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-10 matches up vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony WX300
WG-10 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax WG-10
WX300 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX300
WG-10 | WX300 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2013 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outer 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 against the WX300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WX300.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $330 |