Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 13 months after the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS against the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and WG-1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.