Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
A2400 IS | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A2400 IS
WG-2 GPS | A2400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
A2400 IS | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |