Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S810c was introduced 3 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S810c grades against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax WG-1
| S810c | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 39 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S810c
| WG-1 | S810c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax WG-1
| S810c | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c vs the WG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and WG-1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S810c will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S810c | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2014-04-10 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 270 shots | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL23 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $350 |