Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S6100 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S6100 was launched 13 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6100 grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax H90
S6100 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S6100
H90 | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Pentax H90
S6100 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6100 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 versus the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and H90 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and H90.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S6100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | 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 | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $195 | $150 |