Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 13 months after the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WG-3 GPS is 81 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.