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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6300 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 2 years after the E90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6300 grades vs the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax E90

 S6300 E90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S6300

 E90 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax E90

 S6300 E90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 provides external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 versus Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6300 compared to the E90.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and E90.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S6300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Pentax E90
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Pentax E90
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Pentax E90
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $100