Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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35 Features
41 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2011
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S9100 scores versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| S9100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Nikon S9100
| WG-1 GPS | S9100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| S9100 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 vs the WG-1 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $350 |