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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S9900 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was unveiled 20 months later than the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S9900 grades versus the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax WG-10

 S9900 WG-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S9900

 WG-10 S9900 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax WG-10

 S9900 WG-10 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 has external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9900 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S9900 vs the WG-10.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and WG-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and WG-10.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S9900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
77
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
73
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-10 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $0