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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SD1300 IS WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WG-2 GPS SD1300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SD1300 IS WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS against the WG-2 GPS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $300