Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 7 months later than the WG-3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and WG-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.