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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 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 WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured about the same time to the WG-3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1400 matches up vs the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax WG-3

 A1400 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon A1400

 WG-3 A1400 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-3

 A1400 WG-3 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have 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") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 versus the WG-3.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and WG-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography highlights
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot A1400Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $300