Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WG-2 GPS is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.