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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
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 S9900 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 5 years after the E90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9900 matches up vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax E90

 S9900 E90 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon S9900

 E90 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax E90

 S9900 E90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 versus the E90.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and E90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and E90.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S9900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
37
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
Pentax E90 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Pentax E90
77
lighter than competition (289g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
Pentax E90 Landscape photography details
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
73
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $100