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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6200 was announced about the same time to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6200 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S6200 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S6200

 WG-1 GPS S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S6200 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2011Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6200 against the WG-1 GPS.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
70
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max 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 sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 250 images 260 images
Type of battery 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $350