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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 17 months earlier than the WG-3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A2400 IS grades versus the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax WG-3

 A2400 IS WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WG-3 A2400 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-3

 A2400 IS WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS comes with exterior 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) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS and the WG-3.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and WG-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (126g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $300