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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was brought out 6 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3400 IS matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 A3400 IS WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon A3400 IS

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS A3400 IS 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 A3400 IS WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the WG-1 GPS.
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and WG-1 GPS.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition (126g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
54
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (180 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
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 lighter than competition (126g)
 features focus by touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (180 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery power (180 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $350