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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony WX300

 WG-10 WX300 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax WG-10

 WX300 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX300

 WG-10 WX300 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony WX300
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX300
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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