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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the WG-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Pentax WG-1

          

          

            
 A3300 IS WG-1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon A3300 IS

          

          

            
 WG-1 A3300 IS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax WG-1

          

          

            
 A3300 IS WG-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WG-1.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WG-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

            Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
54
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 environment proof
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 environment proof
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
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 really wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
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) 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 MPEG-4 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 230 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $350