Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
N | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax WG-3 GPS
N | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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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 |