Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon W300 Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS and Nikon W300 Main Features

  • July, 2013
  • May, 2017
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 Sensor
  • 25-100 mm (4x) F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F2.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
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  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 125 x 64 x 33 mm, 238g.
  • 112 x 66 x 29 mm, 231g.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
56
Value for money score
66
Portability score
94
Overall score
52

Nikon W300 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
55
Value for money score
66
Portability score
95
Overall score
50

Nikon Coolpix W300 with Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview


Let's compare Pentax WG-3 GPS with Nikon Coolpix W300. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Pentax WG-3 GPS was released in 2013, and Nikon W300 in 2017. Coolpix W300 is newer, which is a plus. WG-3 GPS 4 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 W300
Brand Pentax Nikon
Model WG-3 GPS Coolpix W300
Announced July, 2013 May, 2017
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 1/1 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
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 3840 x 2160
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 280 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery Model D-LI92 EN-EL12
Physical
Weight 238 g 231 g
Physical Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33 mm 112 x 66 x 29 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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