Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX220 HS was announced 12 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX220 HS grades versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX220 HS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SX220 HS
WG-2 GPS | SX220 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
SX220 HS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $300 |