Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.