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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2014
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S3600 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S3600 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was manufactured 4 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3600 matches up versus the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax E90

 S3600 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S3600

 E90 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax E90

 S3600 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 and the E90.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and E90.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to result in greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Pentax E90
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $100