Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 2 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX620 HS matches up against the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS and the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.