Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 13 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.