Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Updated by Sony A35

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

The WG-10 was unveiled 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-10 matches up against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony A33
WG-10 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Pentax WG-10
A33 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony A33
WG-10 | A33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 compared to the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and A33.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-10 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent WG-10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $230 |