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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 13 months earlier than the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS grades vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax WG-2

 A3200 IS WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WG-2 A3200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax WG-2

 A3200 IS WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS vs the WG-2.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and WG-2.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $350