Canon 650D vs Pentax WG-3

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 650D vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 650D (APS-C) and WG-3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 650D was brought out 11 months before the WG-3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 650D matches up against the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 650D features physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 650D against the WG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and WG-3 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and WG-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 650D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 650D will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.