Nikon S6500 vs Pentax X90

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S6500 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 2 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6500 grades vs the X90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S6500 compared to the X90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and X90.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.