Nikon S9100 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9100 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WG-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9100 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9100 and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S9100 against the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.