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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 9 years after the H90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1000 grades versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Pentax H90

 A1000 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2010More modern by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon A1000

 H90 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Pentax H90

 A1000 H90 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 against the H90.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and H90.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
73
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-18 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $477 $150