Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax H90
S5300 | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S5300
H90 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax H90
S5300 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |