Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 13 months after the WG-3 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX520 HS scores versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WG-3 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.