Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX210 IS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX210 IS scores vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.