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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 6 months later than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 grades vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 A2300 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon A2300

 WG-1 GPS A2300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 A2300 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A2300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $139 $350