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Comparison of Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot D20 ×
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot D20Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberD20WG-2 GPS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112122
Width (mm)2831
Height (mm)7161
Weight (g)227198
Waterproof++
PredecessorCanon D10Pentax WG-1 GPS
SuccessorCanon D30Pentax WG-3 GPS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1220 x 1220(1.5 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.91
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensPentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.260.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7.2
  • 36
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesMovie Digest, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera EffectNight Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 30cm - 3.4m (W), 1.0 - 3.0m (T)18 ft (wide, auto ISO), 11 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-88
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • micro hdmi out (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.93-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.91
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280260
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary D-LI92
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • software s-sw125 (cd rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp(sp3)/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof down to 33 feet, Shockproof up to 5 feet, Freezeproof down to 14F, Intelligent IS, DIGIC 4, HS System, Smart AutoWaterproof to 40 feet, Shockproof to 5 feet, Crushproof to 200 LBF, Freezeproof to 14F, Dustproof, Full HD 1080p Movies



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