Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A2300 was unveiled within a month of the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
A2300 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A2300
WG-2 GPS | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
A2300 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 against the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and WG-2 GPS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $139 | $300 |