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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 5 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S630 scores vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax WG-10

 S630 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S630

 WG-10 S630 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-10

 S630 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S630 compared to the WG-10.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $0