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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax WS80

 A1400 WS80 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon A1400

 WS80 A1400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax WS80

 A1400 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Pentax WS80
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
62
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
28
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot A1400Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $220