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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced at a similar time to the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4300 matches up versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax WG-2

 S4300 WG-2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Nikon S4300

 WG-2 S4300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-2

 S4300 WG-2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 provides outer 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) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4300 vs the WG-2.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and WG-2.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-2
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $350