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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S8200 WG-2 GPS 
Display resolution961k460kClearer display (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S8200

 WG-2 GPS S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S8200 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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
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