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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S8100 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 8 months later than the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S8100 scores vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Pentax E90

 S8100 E90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S8100

 E90 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Pentax E90

 S8100 E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S8100 and the E90.

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and E90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S8100 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S8100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography information
Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Pentax E90
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $100