Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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94 Imaging
39 Features
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Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
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In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| S6300 | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon S6300
| WG-3 GPS | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| S6300 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S6300 vs the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and WG-3 GPS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (238g)
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Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 230 images | 240 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $350 |