Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 14 months after the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS grades versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.