Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 23 months after the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1400 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 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).

See the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A1400 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A1400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.