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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 2 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Pentax WG-2

 SX610 HS WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-2 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-2

 SX610 HS WG-2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS features outer dimensions 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-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the WG-2.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and WG-2.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography information
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-02-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 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 speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos 260 photos
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $214 $350