Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX280 HS was launched 4 months prior to the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
SX280 HS | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Canon SX280 HS
WG-3 GPS | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS
SX280 HS | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | July 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS against the WG-3 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Maximal 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 diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 238 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $325 | $350 |