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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 20 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6200 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax H90

 S6200 H90 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S6200

 H90 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax H90

 S6200 H90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6200 versus the H90.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and H90.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer S6200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Pentax H90
70
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
42
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $150