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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 7 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S8200 grades vs the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax WG-1

 S8200 WG-1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon S8200

 WG-1 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax WG-1

 S8200 WG-1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 vs the WG-1.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and WG-1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S8200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $329 $350