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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 20 months after the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S8200 matches up against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax H90

 S8200 H90 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S8200

 H90 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax H90

 S8200 H90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 against the H90.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S8200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 961 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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 data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $150