Canon SX50 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX50 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 6 months before the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS grades versus the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and WG-3 GPS is 65 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.