Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX230 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 24 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS scores versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.