Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2009
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S3300 was manufactured 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3300 matches up versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WS80
S3300 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S3300
WS80 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WS80
S3300 | WS80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 compared to the WS80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and WS80.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S3300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $99 | $220 |