Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 3 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS scores against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS and the WG-3 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WG-3 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.