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Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Later Model is Nikon S9900
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 S9700 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S9700 and Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 4 years after the E90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S9700 matches up vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Pentax E90

 S9700 E90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S9700

 E90 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Pentax E90

 S9700 E90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9700 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9700 compared to the E90.

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and E90.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S9700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S9700 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $100