Nikon S9300 vs Pentax X90

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S9300 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 2 years after the X90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9300 scores vs the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 compared to the X90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and X90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S9300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.