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Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 12 months prior to the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S630 matches up versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax W90

 S630 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S630

 W90 S630 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax W90

 S630 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S630 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S630 versus the W90.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and W90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W90 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S630Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $240 $120