Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon S200 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S200 was introduced 8 months after the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S200 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.