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

Attribute
Pentax WG-3 ×
Canon PowerShot D20 ×
General
ModelPentax WG-3Canon PowerShot D20
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberWG-3D20
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125112
Width (mm)3328
Height (mm)6471
Weight (g)230227
Waterproof++
PredecessorPentax WG-2Canon D10
Successor-Canon D30
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
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)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
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)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 18.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)45
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.500.12 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)405
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 301 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 28.8
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual FocusContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
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)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light (d: daylight color
  • manual
  • n: daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w: white light)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesHDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), LandscapeMovie Digest, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO)Auto ISO: 30cm - 3.4m (W), 1.0 - 3.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)70-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • mini hdmi
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)240280
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI92Proprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
1↑Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp(sp3)/vista/7/8
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Sensor-shift & Pixel Track Shake Reduction, f/2.0 4x lens, Full HD 1080p Movies, Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5')Waterproof down to 33 feet, Shockproof up to 5 feet, Freezeproof down to 14F, Intelligent IS, DIGIC 4, HS System, Smart Auto



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