Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX720 HS versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 2 years later than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.