Canon SX240 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 17 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS grades against the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer measurements 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-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.