Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WG-2 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and WG-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.