Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Nikon W300 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W300 was announced 7 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the W300 grades against the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Pentax WS80
W300 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | August 2009 | More modern by 96 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon W300
WS80 | W300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Pentax WS80
W300 | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon W300 and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W300 vs the WS80.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and WS80.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon W300 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher W300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2017-05-31 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | - | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $387 | $220 |