Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SD960 IS versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 4 years before the WG-2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.