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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
Pentax H90
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax H90

 S6100 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S6100

 H90 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Pentax H90

 S6100 H90 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

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

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax H90 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
64
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Pentax Optio H90
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