Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 3 years prior to the WG-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX220 HS scores vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside 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) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and WG-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.