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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
Pentax WG-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 A4000 IS WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon A4000 IS

 WG-10 A4000 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Pentax WG-10

 A4000 IS WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (175 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (175 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPentax WG-10
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