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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 3 years after the W90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5300 grades vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax W90

 S5300 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S5300

 W90 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax W90

 S5300 W90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 against the W90.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and W90.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S5300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 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 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $120