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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3600 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 4 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3600 matches up versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax H90

 S3600 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S3600

 H90 S3600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax H90

 S3600 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3600 and the H90.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and H90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S3600 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
37
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3600
Vlogging with Pentax H90
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $150