Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD1300 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax WG-3
SD1300 IS | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon SD1300 IS
WG-3 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 41 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-3
SD1300 IS | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS against the WG-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and WG-3.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax WG-3 |
Also called as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | 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 | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery form | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | - | $300 |