Nikon S9900 vs Pentax P80

Lets look closer at the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 5 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9900 grades against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 vs the P80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and P80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and P80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S9900 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.