Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SX200 IS | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon SX200 IS
WG-1 GPS | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SX200 IS | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |