Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-10
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S5200 and Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 scores versus the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax WG-10
| S5200 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S5200
| WG-10 | S5200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax WG-10
| S5200 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S5200 vs the WG-10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and WG-10.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 0.7fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 1.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 160 images | 260 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $0 |
