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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 5 months before the E90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1000pj matches up vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax E90

 S1000pj E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S1000pj

 E90 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax E90

 S1000pj E90 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj against the E90.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and E90.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Pentax E90
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Pentax E90
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $289 $100