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Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • Announced July 2013
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Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S100 was released 19 months prior to the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S100 scores versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 S100 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Canon S100

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS S100 
AnnouncedJuly 2013December 2011Newer by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 S100 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S100 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S100 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon S100 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (238g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
61
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (200 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
69
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery (240 shots)
 more heavy than competitors (238g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
50
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (238g)
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Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Canon PowerShot S100Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-12-22 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 238g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" 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 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 $350