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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 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 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
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6100 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 12 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6100 grades versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax W90

 S6100 W90 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S6100

 W90 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Pentax W90

 S6100 W90 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S6100 against the W90.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and W90.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S6100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Pentax W90
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $195 $120