Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2011
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The following is a extended review of the Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D30 was launched 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D30 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| D30 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon D30
| WG-1 GPS | D30 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| D30 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D30 and the WG-1 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 images | 260 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $329 | $350 |