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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX710 HS grades versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SX710 HS WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS SX710 HS 

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

 SX710 HS WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside measurements 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 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

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

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $350