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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 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-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax WG-10

 A2300 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A2300

 WG-10 A2300 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-10

 A2300 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Pentax WG-10 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
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really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot A2300Pentax WG-10
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