Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX260 HS was released 4 months later than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX260 HS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SX260 HS
WG-2 GPS | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX260 HS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the WG-2 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $300 |