Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S33 was revealed 3 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S33 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
S33 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S33
WG-2 GPS | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
S33 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S33 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S33 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 220 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $150 | $300 |