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Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2200 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured very close to the WG-1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2200 grades vs the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax WG-1

 A2200 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon A2200

 WG-1 A2200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax WG-1

 A2200 WG-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2200 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 against the WG-1.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (135 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot A2200Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 280 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $139 $350