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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1100 IS grades versus the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Pentax WG-3

 A1100 IS WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WG-3 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax WG-3

 A1100 IS WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the WG-3.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WG-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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