Clicky

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

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.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SX260 HS WG-2 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SX260 HS

 WG-2 GPS SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SX260 HS WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (231 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (231g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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