Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon AW130

Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon AW130 Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS and Nikon AW130 Main Features

July, 2013

February, 2015

16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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

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

125 - 6400 ISO

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

7.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

Built-In GPS

125 x 64 x 33 mm, 238g.

110 x 66 x 27 mm, 221g.

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Nikon Coolpix AW130 with Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Let's compare Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon Coolpix AW130. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Pentax WG-3 GPS was released in 2013, and Nikon AW130 in 2015. Coolpix AW130 is newer, which is a plus. WG-3 GPS 2 years older.
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 Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Pentax WG-3 GPS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	WG-3 GPS	Coolpix AW130
Brand	Pentax	Nikon
Model	WG-3 GPS	Coolpix AW130
Announced	July, 2013	February, 2015
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	460k pixels	921k 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	9	0
Number of Cross Focus Points	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	n/a fps	7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.40	5.20
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	± EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	0.0 mm²	28.5 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	240 shots	370 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model	D-LI92	EN-EL12
Physical
Weight	238 g	221 g
Physical Dimensions	125 x 64 x 33 mm	110 x 66 x 27 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly