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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Pentax WG-1
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax WG-1

 SX610 HS WG-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-1 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-1

 SX610 HS WG-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPentax Optio WG-1
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