Nikon S640 vs Pentax WG-3
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed August 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
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Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S640 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S640 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S640 scores against the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Pentax WG-3
| S640 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S640
| WG-3 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Pentax WG-3
| S640 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S640 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 has got outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S640 versus the WG-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and WG-3.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-08-04 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $225 | $300 |
