Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 5 years after the E90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9900 matches up vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 versus the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and E90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and E90.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S9900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.