Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS grades vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and WG-3 GPS is 64 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.