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Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S630 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 11 months before the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S630 grades versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax E90

 S630 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S630

 E90 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax E90

 S630 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S630 and the E90.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and E90.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S630 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Pentax E90 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-L12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $100