• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Nikon S6800

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S6800 advantages over Pentax W30

  • Less expensive
    $220 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    11 years vs 18 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Nikon S6200

Pentax W30
Nikon S6200
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon S6200

Nikon S6800
Nikon S6200
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Nikon S6200

Compared to Nikon S6300

Pentax W30
Nikon S6300
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon S6300

Nikon S6800
Nikon S6300
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Nikon S6300

Compared to Sony WX150

Pentax W30
Sony WX150
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Sony WX150

Nikon S6800
Sony WX150
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Sony WX150

Compared to Nikon S6400

Pentax W30
Nikon S6400
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon S6400

Nikon S6800
Nikon S6400
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Faster shutter

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Nikon S6400

Compared to Fujifilm T550

Pentax W30
Fujifilm T550
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm T550

Nikon S6800
Fujifilm T550
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

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