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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S4300 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 2 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S4300 matches up vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax E90

 S4300 E90 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S4300

 E90 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax E90

 S4300 E90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S4300 versus Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 against the E90.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer S4300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Pentax E90
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio E90
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $100