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Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was manufactured 5 years after the X90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the B700 scores versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Pentax X90

 B700 X90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon B700

 X90 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Pentax X90

 B700 X90 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the B700 vs the X90.

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and X90 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger B700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X90 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography information
Pentax X90 Travel photography information
66
better than average battery (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon B700 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix B700Pentax X90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $350