Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we are comparing the Canon N100 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 24 months later than the WG-2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N100 scores versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the N100 and the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and WG-2.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer N100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.