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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 23 months later than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS grades against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX160 IS WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon SX160 IS

 WG-1 GPS SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX160 IS WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
69
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than others (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 260 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $350