Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD960 IS scores against the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS has external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS and the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.