Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 18 months after the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS scores against the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys 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) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS and the WG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WG-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.