Canon A1400 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we are looking at the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced at a similar time to the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1400 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 and the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.