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Canon N vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon N vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 5 months prior to the WG-10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N scores against the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 N WG-10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon N

		

		

			
 WG-10 N 
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 N WG-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N offers physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N vs the WG-10.
Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and WG-10.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
39
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
65
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon N Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon N Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
61
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
36
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon N as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
72
 decently wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have mic jack
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot NPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot N Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech PureColor II G touch Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 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 200 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $0