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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX160 IS versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 17 months after the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 SX160 IS WG-2 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 WG-2 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-2

          

          

            
 SX160 IS WG-2 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS against the WG-2.
Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (291g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
50
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
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 good battery pack (380 shots)
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging info
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $350