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Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon W300 and Pentax K110D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The W300 was launched 11 years after the K110D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W300 grades against the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Pentax K110D

 W300 K110D 
AnnouncedMay 2017May 2006Newer by 135 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon W300

 K110D W300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Pentax K110D

 W300 K110D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 against the K110D.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and K110D is 91 and 67 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and K110D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon W300 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Pentax K110D Portrait photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Pentax K110D Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Pentax K110D
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Pentax K110D Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon Coolpix W300Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Pentax K110D
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-05-31 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 280 pictures -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $387 $1,000