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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S4300 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4300 grades against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax W80

 S4300 W80 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2009More recent by 32 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon S4300

 W80 S4300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax W80

 S4300 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 vs the W80.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and W80.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S4300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (139 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Pentax W80 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (139g)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-06-25
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Form of battery 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 1 1
Price at launch $119 $250