Canon A495 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A495 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 13 months prior to the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A495 scores versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A495 vs the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.