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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was brought out 13 months later than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2400 IS grades against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax WG-1

 A2400 IS WG-1 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WG-1 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-1

 A2400 IS WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS against the WG-1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and WG-1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-02-07
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures 260 pictures
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $350