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According to the dictionary definitions:

  • Waterproof means
  • not allowing water to go through waterresistant.

On the other hand:

  • Water-resistant means:
  • Something that is water-resistant does not allow water to pass through it easily, or is not easily damaged by water.

My taking based on these explanations is that something which is waterproof doesn't let the water to pass through it while a water-resistant thing "might" would let it.

Is it the only nuance between these two qualities or there is something else I have to know?

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The difference is only one of degree of protection.

A water-resistant coat could be OK in a light shower of rain, but you would still get wet in heavy rain. A water-proof coat should keep you dry in any amount of rain.

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    These two descriptions are frequently used of wrist watches to distinguish between those that will continue working after being quickly retrieved from water (water resistant) and those that will function underwater to a certain depth (water proof).
    – Ronald Sole
    Commented Apr 30, 2019 at 22:13

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