Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was released 3 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II grades against the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II against the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have an edge in sensor technology.