Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2014
- New Model is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX600 HS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SX600 HS
WG-2 GPS | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX600 HS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
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.
Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $300 |