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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
Pentax H90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Pentax H90

 S9900 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon S9900

 H90 S9900 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Pentax H90

 S9900 H90 
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).

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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.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
Pentax H90 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
77
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Pentax Optio H90
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