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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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 H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S1000pj versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 5 months before the H90 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1000pj grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax H90

 S1000pj H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S1000pj

 H90 S1000pj 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax H90

 S1000pj H90 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1000pj versus the H90.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Pentax H90
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $289 $150