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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was unveiled 2 years after the E85 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3300 scores versus the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax E85

 S3300 E85 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2009Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S3300

 E85 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax E85

 S3300 E85 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 compared to the E85.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and E85.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Pentax E85
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax E85
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 128 grams (0.28 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 180 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $0