Nikon S9900 vs Pentax Efina

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S9900 vs Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 21 months after the Efina which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9900 scores versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 versus the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and Efina is 88 and 97 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S9900 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.