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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 17 months prior to the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WG-3 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 WG-3 SX240 HS 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WG-3 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS against the WG-3.
Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WG-3.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (230 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography advice
61
 lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery pack (230 per charge)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery power (240 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (224g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $300