Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX280 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 20 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX280 HS matches up against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements 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-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.