Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got exterior measurements 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 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.