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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 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 WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 16 months prior to the WG-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3300 matches up vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WG-10

 S3300 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S3300

 WG-10 S3300 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-10

 S3300 WG-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3300 versus the WG-10.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WG-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S3300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-06-21
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 167 gr (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 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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $0