Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax WG-10
N100 | WG-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon N100
WG-10 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax WG-10
N100 | WG-10 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |