Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-1
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Here, we are evaluating the Canon A1200 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1200 was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1200 grades against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Pentax WG-1
| A1200 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon A1200
| WG-1 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Pentax WG-1
| A1200 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the WG-1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and WG-1.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 200 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $109 | $350 |