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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A3400 IS versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 17 months before the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3400 IS grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax WG-3

          

          

            
 A3400 IS WG-3 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon A3400 IS

          

          

            
 WG-3 A3400 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-3

          

          

            
 A3400 IS WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon A3400 IS versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the WG-3.
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and WG-3.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older A3400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition (126g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (180 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
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 lighter than competition (126g)
 supports focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 weather sealing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging features
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (126g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPentax WG-3
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $300