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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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 WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 6 months later than the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3300 scores vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S3300 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S3300

 WG-1 GPS S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S3300 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers outside measurements 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 WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3300 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $350