Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3
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Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon S200 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe S200 was introduced 8 months later than the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S200 grades versus the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Pentax WG-3
S200 | WG-3 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2013 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon S200
WG-3 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Pentax WG-3
S200 | WG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon S200 versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S200 against the WG-3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and WG-3.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Pentax WG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-21 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $293 | $300 |