Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Canon SX230 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax WG-2 GPS has external dimensions of 122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18″) and weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX230 HS has external dimensions of 106 x 62 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 1.3″) and weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WG-2 GPS and the Canon SX230 HS. Pentax WG-2 GPS is 1mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Canon SX230 HS but it is also 16mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Canon SX230 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax WG-2 GPS and Canon SX230 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax WG-2 GPS is 25g lighter than the Canon SX230 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-2 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX230 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax WG-2 GPS and Canon SX230 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.