Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2100 IS scores vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2100 IS versus Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2100 IS versus the WG-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and WG-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.