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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3400 IS scores versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 A3400 IS WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A3400 IS

 WG-10 A3400 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-10

 A3400 IS WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS has got external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS vs the WG-10.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and WG-10.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 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 180 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $0