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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S33
(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
  • Released February 2015
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close but the S33 (1/3.1") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was launched 20 months later than the WG-3 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S33 grades against the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S33 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2013Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon S33

 WG-3 GPS S33 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S33 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S33 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will render more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S33 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (13MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
58
environment sealing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (238g)
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Nikon S33 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.49 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $350