Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX700 HS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX700 HS matches up against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the WG-3 GPS.

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

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.