Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-10

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS scores vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WG-10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.