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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX400 IS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX400 IS WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2014August 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon SX400 IS

 WG-1 GPS SX400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 SX400 IS WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WG-1 GPS is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $350