Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon A4000 IS versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was introduced 16 months earlier than the WG-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A4000 IS grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Pentax WG-10
A4000 IS | WG-10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A4000 IS
WG-10 | A4000 IS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax WG-10
A4000 IS | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the WG-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and WG-10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 sec | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 175 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $199 | $0 |