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Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S30 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very close but the S30 (1/3") and E90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was launched 2 years after the E90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S30 matches up vs the E90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Pentax E90

 S30 E90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S30

 E90 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Pentax E90

 S30 E90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 has external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S30 and the E90.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and E90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The S30 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher S30 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
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weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
52
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
23
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S30Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 214g (0.47 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 240 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $100