Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe AW130 was announced 20 months after the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW130 grades against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
AW130 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2013 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon AW130
WG-3 GPS | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
AW130 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 against the WG-3 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WG-3 GPS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW130 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 238g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $398 | $350 |