Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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![Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS/Canon-A3400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
A3400 IS | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3400-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |