Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.