Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Announced January 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
- Launched August 2011
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the N100 scores against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| N100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon N100
| WG-1 GPS | N100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| N100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer N100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | 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 | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 330 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-12L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $349 | $350 |