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Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 5 months prior to the E90 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S640 scores versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Pentax E90

 S640 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S640

 E90 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Pentax E90

 S640 E90 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 has got exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 vs the E90.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and E90.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S640 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography factors
Pentax E90 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Pentax E90
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Pentax E90
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging information
Pentax E90 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S640Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $225 $100