Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX730 HS grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.