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Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S570 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 6 months earlier than the W90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S570 matches up vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Pentax W90

 S570 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S570

 W90 S570 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Pentax W90

 S570 W90 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon S570 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S570 versus the W90.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and W90.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Pentax W90 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S570 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S570Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 140g (0.31 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $120