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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX200 IS WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-1 GPS SX200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX200 IS WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the WG-1 GPS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $350