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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 7 months later than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3600 matches up vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax WG-10

 S3600 WG-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S3600

 WG-10 S3600 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax WG-10

 S3600 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 vs the WG-10.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 230 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $0