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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S9500 versus Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and W90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S9500 grades against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Pentax W90

 S9500 W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S9500

 W90 S9500 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Pentax W90

 S9500 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9500 vs the W90.

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W90 Portrait photography highlights
31
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9500
Vlogging with Pentax W90
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $120