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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S4300 scores vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax WS80

 S4300 WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S4300

 WS80 S4300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WS80

 S4300 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S4300 against the WS80.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WS80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer S4300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Pentax WS80
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (139g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $220