Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax WG-3

Comparison of Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax WG-3 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot D20 ×
Pentax WG-3 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot D20Pentax WG-3
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberD20WG-3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112125
Width (mm)2833
Height (mm)7164
Weight (g)227230
Waterproof++
PredecessorCanon D10Pentax WG-2
SuccessorCanon D30-
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)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensPentax zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.260.20 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)540
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 501 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7.2
  • 28.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
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 light (d: daylight color
  • manual
  • n: daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w: white light)
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 EffectHDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape
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)34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-70
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 (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)1.9-
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)280240
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 cd rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp(sp3)/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof down to 33 feet, Shockproof up to 5 feet, Freezeproof down to 14F, Intelligent IS, DIGIC 4, HS System, Smart AutoDual Sensor-shift & Pixel Track Shake Reduction, f/2.0 4x lens, Full HD 1080p Movies, Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5')



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