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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax WS80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WS80

 S3300 WS80 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S3300

 WS80 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WS80

 S3300 WS80 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Pentax WS80
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
66
lighter than others (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio WS80
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