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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberG11WG-2 GPS
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112122
Width (mm)4831
Height (mm)7661
Weight (g)400198
Waterproof-+
PredecessorCanon G10Pentax WG-1 GPS
SuccessorCanon G12Pentax WG-3 GPS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1016
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score47-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)169-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 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
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: 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 Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical elementPentax 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)5.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5050
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 Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 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, Face Detect AEMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumNight Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)18 ft (wide, auto ISO), 11 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot-Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
-
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)-
  • micro hdmi out (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.29-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.75-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390260
Battery form factorProprietary NB-7LProprietary D-LI92
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • software s-sw125 (cd rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp(sp3)/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresArticulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast CorrectionWaterproof to 40 feet, Shockproof to 5 feet, Crushproof to 200 LBF, Freezeproof to 14F, Dustproof, Full HD 1080p Movies



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