Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 2 years after the WG-3 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX720 HS grades vs the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WG-3 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WG-3 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.