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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1400 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1400 was unveiled around the same time to the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1400 matches up against the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax WG-10

 A1400 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A1400

 WG-10 A1400 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-10

 A1400 WG-10 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the WG-10.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1400 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot A1400Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 1.20 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $109 $0