Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX600 HS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 24 months after the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS against the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX600 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.