Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look closer at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched 24 months prior to the WG-2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS has external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and WG-2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.