Nikon S3300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 17 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3300 matches up versus the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.