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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 3 years after the WG-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX710 HS grades vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Pentax WG-1

 SX710 HS WG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 WG-1 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax WG-1

 SX710 HS WG-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS vs the WG-1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and WG-1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and WG-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $350