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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 3 years before the WG-2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax WG-2

 SX200 IS WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-2 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-2

 SX200 IS WG-2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the WG-2.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WG-2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $350