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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled within a month of the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A810 matches up vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 A810 WG-2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon A810

		

		

			
 WG-2 A810 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A810 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 A810 WG-2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A810 compared to the WG-2.
Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
40
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A810 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
54
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
38
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A810 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
65
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A810 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
38
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot A810Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 171g (0.38 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $350