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Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon W300 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 4 years later than the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W300 scores vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Pentax WG-10

 W300 WG-10 
LaunchedMay 2017June 2013More recent by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon W300

 WG-10 W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Pentax WG-10

 W300 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 comes with outer 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 WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W300 versus the WG-10.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent W300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix W300Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $387 $0