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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Updated by Nikon AW130
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 4 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AW120 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Pentax H90

 AW120 H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon AW120

 H90 AW120 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Pentax H90

 AW120 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 compared to the H90.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and H90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent AW120 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Pentax H90
69
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Pentax H90
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon AW120 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $150