Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon S9300
- Replacement is Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S9500 was brought out 12 months after the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9500 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
S9500 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S9500
WG-2 GPS | S9500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
S9500 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S9500 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S9500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-550mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | OLED monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $230 | $300 |