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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 2 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S3300 scores against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax W60

 S3300 W60 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S3300

 W60 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax W60

 S3300 W60 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3300 against the W60.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and W60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S3300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Pentax W60 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $300