Nikon S9300 vs Pentax H90

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 versus Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S9300 grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S9300 versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S9300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.