Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Introduced February 2012
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WG-10
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S3300
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-10
S3300 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |