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Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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 S810c vs Pentax E90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S810c versus Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was revealed 4 years after the E90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S810c matches up against the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax E90

 S810c E90 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S810c

 E90 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax E90

 S810c E90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S810c against the E90.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and E90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer S810c is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Pentax E90 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 270 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $100