Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we are comparing the Canon A1200 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1200 grades vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1200 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.