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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S4300 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 2 years after the W60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4300 matches up versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax W60

 S4300 W60 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S4300

 W60 S4300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax W60

 S4300 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4300 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S4300 and the W60.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and W60 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and W60.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S4300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (139g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
Pentax W60 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Pentax W60
68
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 139 gr (0.31 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $300