- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon SX260 HS advantages over Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.54
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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More telephoto lens reach
500 mm
vs
100 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps
vs
1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Pentax WG-3 GPS advantages over Canon SX260 HS
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Less shutter lag
0.21
vs
0.52 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
16.0
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Bigger JPEG buffer
60
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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20x zoom ranges from very wide to ultra telephoto; Wide range of exposure settings, including Manual, plus many auto modes; Full HD video at 1080p; Video autofocus and zoom while shooting, HDMI interface; Very good image quality; Built-in GPS.
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Tight control placement; Low battery life; Soft corners at wide angle; Small front fingergrip; No live histogram. No raw mode.
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Read our Canon SX260 HS Express Review
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Eye-catching, aggressive styling; Digital Microscope mode with 6 LED ring light; Improved ruggedness; Front-panel monochrome LCD readout; Can power up via inductive charging.
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Struggles in low-light situations despite bright f/2 max lens aperture; So-so image and video quality; User interface has steep learning curve; Poor battery life.
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Read our Pentax WG-3 GPS Express Review
The Competition
Compared to Nikon S9100
Canon
SX260 HS
Nikon
S9100
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Built-in GPS
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Manual focus
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Fast startup
Pentax
WG-3 GPS
Nikon
S9100
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Waterproof
-
Larger lens aperture
-
Bigger pixels
-
Fast startup
Compared to Nikon S9500
Canon
SX260 HS
Nikon
S9500
-
Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus
-
Slower slow-motion
-
In-camera panoramas
Pentax
WG-3 GPS
Nikon
S9500
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Waterproof
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Canon SX280 HS
Canon
SX260 HS
Canon
SX280 HS
-
Shoots 24p video
-
Slow-motion videos
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
-
Shoots 60p video
Pentax
WG-3 GPS
Canon
SX280 HS
-
Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Bigger pixels
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Canon
SX260 HS
Ricoh
WG-4 GPS
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Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
-
Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
Pentax
WG-3 GPS
Ricoh
WG-4 GPS
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Bigger JPEG buffer
-
Slow-motion videos
Compared to Ricoh WG-4
Canon
SX260 HS
Ricoh
WG-4
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Slower slow-motion
-
Bigger pixels
-
Waterproof
-
In-camera panoramas
Pentax
WG-3 GPS
Ricoh
WG-4
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Bigger JPEG buffer
-
Slow-motion videos