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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 24 months after the W90 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6300 matches up against the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax W90

 S6300 W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S6300

 W90 S6300 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax W90

 S6300 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 compared to the W90.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and W90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S6300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Pentax W90
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $120