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Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon N and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 6 months before the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the N grades against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 N WG-3 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Canon N

 WG-3 GPS N 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 N WG-3 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the N compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Canon PowerShot NPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot N Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G touch Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 200 photos 240 photos
Battery style 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
Price at launch $299 $350