Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3, former is 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-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 17 months before the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S4300 scores vs the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 enjoys outside 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) and the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S4300 versus the WG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and WG-3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.