Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon A810 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A810 was introduced within a month of the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A810 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
A810 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A810
WG-2 GPS | A810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
A810 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A810 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A810 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A810 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $99 | $300 |