Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX270 HS versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 3 months before the WG-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS matches up against the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS against the WG-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and WG-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.