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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon S5300 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S5300 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax H90

 S5300 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S5300

 H90 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax H90

 S5300 H90 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 vs the H90.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Pentax H90
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
46
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
35
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (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 180 pictures -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $150