Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD4000 IS grades against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and WG-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.