Nikon W300 vs Pentax K100D S

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon W300 versus Pentax K100D S, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The W300 was introduced 10 years after the K100D S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W300 matches up versus the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 compared to the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and K100D S.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W300 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon W300 will produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent W300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.