Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1
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![Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS/Canon-SX610-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX610 HS was introduced 3 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax WG-1
SX610 HS | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon SX610 HS
WG-1 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-1
SX610 HS | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the WG-1.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WG-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX610-HS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191 gr (0.42 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $214 | $350 |