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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6200 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6200 grades vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax WS80

 S6200 WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S6200

 WS80 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax WS80

 S6200 WS80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 vs the WS80.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and WS80.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S6200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Pentax WS80
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
70
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than average (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Prime
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $220