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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The N100 was manufactured 7 months after the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax WG-10

 N100 WG-10 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon N100

 WG-10 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax WG-10

 N100 WG-10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the WG-10.

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and WG-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and WG-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer N100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
65
good battery power (330 CIPA)
has touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (289g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot N100Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 shots 260 shots
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $0