Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W60

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S9500 grades vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S9500 and the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and W60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S9500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.