Compare Nikon AW120 with Pentax WG-3 GPS

Nikon AW120 with Pentax WG-3 GPS Comparison

Nikon AW120 and Pentax WG-3 GPS Main Features

February, 2014

July, 2013

16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

24-120 mm (5x) F2.8-4.9 Zoom Lens

25-100 mm (4x) F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

125 - 6400 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

7.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

Built-In GPS

110 x 66 x 26 mm, 213g.

125 x 64 x 33 mm, 238g.

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Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon Coolpix AW120 Overview

Let's compare Nikon Coolpix AW120 with Pentax WG-3 GPS. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Nikon AW120 was released in 2014, and Pentax WG-3 GPS in 2013. Coolpix AW120 is newer, which is a plus. WG-3 GPS 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix AW120 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General	Coolpix AW120	WG-3 GPS
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Model	Coolpix AW120	WG-3 GPS
Announced	February, 2014	July, 2013
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	1	1
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Resolution	921k pixels	460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	0	9
Number of Cross Focus Points	0	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/4 sec	1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.20	3.40
Flash Modes	n/a	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.16 x 4.62 mm	mm
Sensor Area	28.5 mm²	0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Max Image Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO	6400	6400
Min Native ISO	125	125
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	Built-In	Built-In
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	350 shots	240 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model	EN-EL12	D-LI92
Physical
Weight	213 g	238 g
Physical Dimensions	110 x 66 x 26 mm	125 x 64 x 33 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD / SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly