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Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S31 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WG-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was brought out at a similar time to the WG-10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S31 matches up against the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Pentax WG-10

 S31 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S31

 WG-10 S31 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Pentax WG-10

 S31 WG-10 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S31 against the WG-10.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax WG-10 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S31
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
24
environment sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
24
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S31 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S31Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Pentax WG-10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $0