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Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon S800c versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 13 months later than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S800c matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S800c WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kCrisper display (+359k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S800c

 WG-2 GPS S800c 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S800c WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has outside measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Nikon S800c versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S800c vs the WG-2 GPS.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S800c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (140 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (140 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-02-04 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 140 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $290 $300