Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX280 HS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 14 months later than the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.