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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 12 months after the WG-1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S4300 scores versus the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax WG-1

 S4300 WG-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S4300

 WG-1 S4300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-1

 S4300 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 compared to the WG-1.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WG-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S4300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
68
lighter than competitors (139g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $350