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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Released August 2011
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2013
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6200 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6200 scores versus the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax WG-3

 S6200 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S6200

 WG-3 S6200 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax WG-3

 S6200 WG-3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. 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) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6200 compared to the WG-3.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
70
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
36
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $300