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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was brought out 2 years after the W80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S9100 matches up vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Pentax W80

 S9100 W80 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon S9100

 W80 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Pentax W80

 S9100 W80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9100 against the W80.

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S9100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
Pentax W80 Portrait photography info
32
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Pentax W80 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
39
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (270 shots)
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Pentax W80
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $250