Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2
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Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S220 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe S220 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S220 matches up vs the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Pentax WG-2
S220 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon S220
WG-2 | S220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Pentax WG-2
S220 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S220 and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S220 against the WG-2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and WG-2 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and WG-2.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S220 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100g (0.22 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $56 | $350 |