Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 18 months after the WG-3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features 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) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS vs Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WG-3.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.