Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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![Canon PowerShot A1400 front Canon PowerShot A1400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-A1400.jpg)
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1400 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A1400 was manufactured 17 months later than the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1400 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
A1400 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A1400
WG-2 GPS | A1400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
A1400 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Canon A1400 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 and the WG-2 GPS.
![Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 150 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $109 | $300 |