Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
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Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A2200 was manufactured 13 months prior to the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2200 scores against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| A2200 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A2200
| WG-2 GPS | A2200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| A2200 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 and the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 280 images | 260 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-8L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $139 | $300 |