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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S8200 and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 19 months later than the W90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S8200 matches up vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax W90

 S8200 W90 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon S8200

 W90 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax W90

 S8200 W90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has got external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S8200 vs the W90.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and W90.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S8200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (213 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (213g)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
Pentax W90 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Pentax W90
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 life 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $120