Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced at a similar time to the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX160 IS scores versus the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WG-3 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.