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Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was released 17 months after the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the N grades vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 N WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon N

 WG-1 GPS N 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon N and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 N WG-1 GPS 

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N has exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the N and the WG-1 GPS.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot NPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot N Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $350