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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 12 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3300 matches up versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WG-1

 S3300 WG-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S3300

 WG-1 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-1

 S3300 WG-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 and the WG-1.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and WG-1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S3300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than others (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-02-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $350