Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-1
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S630 was released 24 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S630 grades against the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax WG-1
| S630 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S630
| WG-1 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-1
| S630 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 and the WG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WG-1.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 260 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-L12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $240 | $350 |