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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 5 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S9900 grades vs the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax WS80

 S9900 WS80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S9900

 WS80 S9900 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax WS80

 S9900 WS80 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S9900 compared to the WS80.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and WS80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and WS80.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S9900 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
73
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of external mic socket
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lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $220