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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S4300 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 17 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4300 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S4300 WG-3 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon S4300

 WG-3 GPS S4300 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 S4300 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4300 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S4300 against the WG-3 GPS.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (139g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2013-07-19
Physical type 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen 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 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $350