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Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 18 months later than the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2500 scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 A2500 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon A2500

 WG-1 GPS A2500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 A2500 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the WG-1 GPS.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2500 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
38
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $350