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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S5200 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5200 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Pentax H90

 S5200 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S5200

 H90 S5200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Pentax H90

 S5200 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S5200 vs the H90.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S5200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Pentax H90
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
68
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 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 display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $150