Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax WS80
S4300 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S4300
WS80 | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WS80
S4300 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |