Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax WG-10
S9900 | WG-10 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S9900
WG-10 | S9900 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax WG-10
S9900 | WG-10 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |