Nikon D5500 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD5500WG-3 GPS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300
      Successor ModelNikon D5600
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)$349
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points399
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWidescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1003.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      DxO Low Light ISO1438
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score84
      Video Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro, Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless)
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")125 x 64 x 33 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aD-LI92
      Battery Life820 shots240 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5500 Pentax WG-3 GPS
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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