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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW130
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 7 months after the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW120 grades against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 AW120 WG-3 GPS 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2013Newer by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon AW120

 WG-3 GPS AW120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 AW120 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern AW120 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (238g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $350