Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 19 months later than the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and WG-3 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.