Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 17 months prior to the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S3300 matches up versus the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 versus the WG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WG-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.