Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
(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
- Released February 2012
Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon S8200 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S8200 was introduced 5 months before the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S8200 scores against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
S8200 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 961k | 460k | Clearer display (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S8200
WG-2 GPS | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
S8200 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | August 2011 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S8200 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S8200 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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 | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 961 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213g (0.47 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 250 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $300 |