Nikon Coolpix S31 with Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Let's compare Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon Coolpix S31.
These models are included in the Waterproof cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2013. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of WG-3 GPS is greater than that of Coolpix S31. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
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.
At the first camera (WG-3 GPS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Pentax WG-3 GPS, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800.
WG-3 GPS has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), Coolpix S31 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Pentax WG-3 GPS has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
| General |
WG-3 GPS |
Coolpix S31 |
| Brand |
Pentax
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Nikon
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| Model |
WG-3 GPS |
Coolpix S31 |
| Announced |
July, 2013 |
June, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
n/a fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.40 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.9 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
4.96 x 3.72 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
18.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
10 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
3648 x 2736 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
240 shots |
260 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
D-LI92 |
EN-EL12 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
238 g |
185 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
125 x 64 x 33 mm |
105 x 65 x 42 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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