Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
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- 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon S5300 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S5300 was introduced 6 months later than the WG-3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S5300 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax WG-3
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S5300
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax WG-3
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S5300 versus Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5300 against the WG-3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and WG-3.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138 grams (0.30 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $300 |