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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S9500 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Nikon S9500

 WG-2 GPS S9500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 S9500 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9500
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (205g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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