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Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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 S570 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S570 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S570 was manufactured 5 months prior to the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S570 matches up versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax H90

 S570 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S570

 H90 S570 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax H90

 S570 H90 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S570 compared to the H90.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and H90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Pentax H90
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 model EN-EL10 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $150