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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced at a similar time to the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2400 IS scores against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A2400 IS

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS A2400 IS 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 A2400 IS WG-2 GPS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
54
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (190 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 lighter than competitors (126g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery life (190 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery life (190 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
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 really wide (28mm)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 94 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 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 photos 260 photos
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $300