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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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 S3300 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was released 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3300 grades against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax H90

 S3300 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S3300

 H90 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax H90

 S3300 H90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 features external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 compared to the H90.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and H90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S3300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 180 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $150