Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was released 16 months prior to the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2300 matches up versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax WG-10
A2300 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A2300
WG-10 | A2300 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-10
A2300 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 vs the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and WG-10.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
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 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 | 210 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $139 | $0 |