Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-3
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Photography Glossary Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S630 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S630 grades vs the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax WG-3
| S630 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S630
| WG-3 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-3
| S630 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S630 and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S630 against the WG-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and WG-3.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | 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 | 140g (0.31 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $240 | $300 |