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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 A810 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon A810

 WG-2 GPS A810 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 A810 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A810Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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