Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS scores against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS features external 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-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.