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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed March 2004
  • Old Model is Sigma SD9
  • Later Model is Sigma SD14
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was announced 9 years after the SD10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-3 matches up against the SD10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sigma SD10

 WG-3 SD10 
RevealedJuly 2013March 2004More modern by 114 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kCrisper display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Pentax WG-3

 SD10 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sigma SD10

 WG-3 SD10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 and the SD10.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and SD10.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax WG-3 will deliver more detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
Sigma SD10 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Sigma SD10 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
72
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
Sigma SD10 Vlogging info
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sigma SD10
 Pentax WG-3Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sigma SD10
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-07-19 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $198