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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 6 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX240 HS WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon SX240 HS

 WG-1 GPS SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX240 HS WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the WG-1 GPS.

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (224g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $350