Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1400 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 3 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1400 grades vs the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 versus the WS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and WS80.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A1400 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.