Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.