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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 4 months prior to the WG-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS grades versus the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Pentax WG-3

          

          

            
 SX280 HS WG-3 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon SX280 HS

          

          

            
 WG-3 SX280 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-3

          

          

            
 SX280 HS WG-3 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2013Similar generation
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the WG-3.
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WG-3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

            Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 supports face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (233g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
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 lighter than others (233 grams)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery power (210 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 weather proofing
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
41
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (210 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 weather proofing
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (233 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSPentax WG-3
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Pentax WG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-21 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $325 $300