Nikon S9500 vs Pentax WS80

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S9500 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 3 years after the WS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S9500 grades versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 provides physical dimensions 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 WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S9500 against the WS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and WS80.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S9500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.