Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.