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Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L110 versus Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured about the same time to the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L110 scores against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax H90

 L110 H90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon L110

 H90 L110 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax H90

 L110 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L110 compared to the H90.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and H90 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Pentax H90 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Pentax H90
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Pentax H90
54
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $150