Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90
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![Nikon Coolpix S9900 front Nikon Coolpix S9900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900/Nikon-S9900-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio W90 front Pentax Optio W90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-W90/Pentax-W90-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S9900 was brought out 5 years after the W90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S9900 matches up against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax W90
S9900 | W90 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 61 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S9900
W90 | S9900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax W90
S9900 | W90 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 vs the W90.
![Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 size comparison Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Pentax-Optio-W90-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and W90 is 88 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Pentax-Optio-W90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and W90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S9900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Pentax-Optio-W90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Pentax-Optio-W90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $120 |