Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-10

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 12 months before the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS matches up against the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer 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-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the WG-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.