Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Canon SX280 HS

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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Canon SX280 HS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax WG-2 GPS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX280 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX280 HS.

Succeeded by the Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Differences

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Canon SX280 HS

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

260 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

Less expensive
$330 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 140 mm
Capture objects farther away
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax WG-2 GPS First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX280 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon SX280 HS First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S9100

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Nikon S9100

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS

Nikon S9100

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Canon SX260 HS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
More pixels

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 60p video

$480
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Pentax WG-2

$330
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Canon SX280 HS

Pentax WG-2

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$199
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Olympus TG-850

$330
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus TG-850

Canon SX280 HS

Olympus TG-850

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-850

Compared to Ricoh WG-30w

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Ricoh WG-30w

$330
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
More dots on screen

$450
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30w

Canon SX280 HS

Ricoh WG-30w

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

$450
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-30w

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