Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 6 months later than the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer 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) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS and the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and WG-3.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.