Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10
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Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon S120 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S120 was introduced 6 months after the WG-10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S120 matches up versus the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Pentax WG-10
S120 | WG-10 | |||
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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-10 over the Canon S120
WG-10 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Pentax WG-10
S120 | WG-10 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S120 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 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).
Compare the Canon S120 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 compared to the WG-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and WG-10.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S120 | Pentax WG-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 217 grams (0.48 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $449 | $0 |