Nikon S9900 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was brought out 20 months after the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S9900 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9900 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and WG-3 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S9900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.