Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Canon 77D

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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Canon 77D

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax WG-1 GPS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the WG-1 GPS.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon 77D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 77D in the real world.
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Compare Canon 77D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 77D conclusion.

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Differences

Pentax WG-1 GPS advantages over Canon 77D

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
28 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner

Canon 77D advantages over Pentax WG-1 GPS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.44 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
8 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.35 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Weatherproof; Rugged; Built-in GPS; 5x zoom in a small size; Fast shutter lag.
Excessive noise processing at low ISO; Poor video quality; GPS punishes battery life; Electronic image stabilization only.
Read our Pentax WG-1 GPS Express Review

Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.
Read our Canon 77D Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax I-10

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax I-10

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax I-10

Canon 77D

Pentax I-10

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax I-10

Compared to Pentax W90

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax W90

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax W90

Canon 77D

Pentax W90

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax W90

Compared to Pentax WG-1

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax WG-1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$260
1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-1

Canon 77D

Pentax WG-1

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$260
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax WG-1

Compared to Canon T6s

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Canon T6s

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Canon T6s

Canon 77D

Canon T6s

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-70

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax K-70

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70

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