Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90
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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Pentax W90
S9500 | W90 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S9500
W90 | S9500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Pentax W90
S9500 | W90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S9500 versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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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 |