Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-10

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 3 months earlier than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has got 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) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the WG-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.