Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 2009
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX120 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX120 IS | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SX120 IS
WG-2 GPS | SX120 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX120 IS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX120 IS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS against the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and WG-2 GPS is 87 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $249 | $300 |