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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 24 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S4300 matches up versus the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax W90

 S4300 W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S4300

 W90 S4300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax W90

 S4300 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. 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 W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 and the W90.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and W90.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S4300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Pentax W90
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
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rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
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rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display 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 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $120