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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 7 months later than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6200 scores vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax WG-1

 S6200 WG-1 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-1 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax WG-1

 S6200 WG-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 and the WG-1.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and WG-1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S6200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
70
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 250 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $350