Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax WG-3
S3300 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S3300
WG-3 | S3300 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-3
S3300 | WG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $99 | $300 |