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Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Pentax WG-3
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Pentax WG-3

 S200 WG-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2013Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon S200

 WG-3 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Pentax WG-3

 S200 WG-3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
64
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon S200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot S200Pentax WG-3
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