Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX410 IS was launched 19 months after the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS matches up against the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax WG-3
SX410 IS | WG-3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon SX410 IS
WG-3 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax WG-3
SX410 IS | WG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax WG-3 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 use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the WG-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WG-3 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and WG-3.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 185 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $300 |