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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S6300 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S6300 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax H90

 S6300 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S6300

 H90 S6300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax H90

 S6300 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S6300 and the H90.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S6300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
68
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 photographs -
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
Launch pricing $200 $150