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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released August 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 7 months before the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3200 IS grades vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 A3200 IS WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-1 GPS A3200 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 A3200 IS WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $350