Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-10

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 16 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6300 scores vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 compared to the WG-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older S6300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.