Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-10

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 16 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4300 scores versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 features physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S4300 against the WG-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S4300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.