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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax WG-1

 SD1300 IS WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WG-1 SD1300 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-1

 SD1300 IS WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the WG-1.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio WG-1
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-08 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $350