Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD1300 IS was released 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
SD1300 IS | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Canon SD1300 IS
WG-3 GPS | SD1300 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS
SD1300 IS | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the WG-3 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and WG-3 GPS.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also Known as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 238g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $350 |