Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being 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 SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS and the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and WG-1 GPS is 80 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.