Canon A1300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A1300 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 17 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1300 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1300 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be behind in sensor technology.