Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90
88 Imaging
41 Features
60 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon S9700
(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
- Launched January 2010
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe S9900 was launched 5 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9900 matches up vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax H90
S9900 | H90 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S9900
H90 | S9900 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax H90
S9900 | H90 | |||
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Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S9900 and the H90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and H90.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S9900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $150 |