Nikon S3600 vs Pentax W90
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
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Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3600 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3600 was brought out 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S3600 scores vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax W90
| S3600 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S3600
| W90 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax W90
| S3600 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3600 and the W90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and W90.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-02-24 |
| 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 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 | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $120 |
