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Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 5 months before the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S640 scores vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Pentax H90

 S640 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S640

 H90 S640 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Pentax H90

 S640 H90 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 features external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 versus the H90.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Pentax H90
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (130 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S640Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $225 $150