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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
Pentax WG-3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax WG-3

 SX410 IS WG-3 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2013More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon SX410 IS

 WG-3 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax WG-3

 SX410 IS WG-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (185 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (185 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax WG-3
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