Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-3

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Pentax WG-3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was announced 3 years after the WG-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G9 X II matches up versus the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II versus the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and WG-3.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.