Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1
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![Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS.jpg)
![Pentax Optio WG-1 front Pentax Optio WG-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-1/Pentax-WG-1-front.jpg)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
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.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax WG-1
SD4000 IS | WG-1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
WG-1 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax WG-1
SD4000 IS | WG-1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Alternate name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |