Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10
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![Nikon Coolpix S33 front Nikon Coolpix S33 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S33/Nikon-S33-front.jpg)
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
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The S33 was launched 20 months later than the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S33 scores against the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Pentax WG-10
S33 | WG-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S33
WG-10 | S33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-10
S33 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S33 and the WG-10.
![Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Pentax-WG-10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Pentax-WG-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WG-10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S33 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Pentax-WG-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S33-vs-Pentax-WG-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 220 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $0 |