Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up against the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.