Canon A1200 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A1200 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1200 scores against the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and WG-2.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.