Nikon A1000 vs Pentax E90

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon A1000 vs Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 9 years later than the E90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1000 matches up versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1000 and the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and E90 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A1000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.