Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 5 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2500 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the age of the cameras into account.