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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 7 months prior to the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-10 matches up vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony WX350

 WG-10 WX350 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-10

 WX350 WG-10 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX350

 WG-10 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside measurements 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 and the WX350.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Sony WX350
71
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Sony WX350
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony WX350
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $270