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Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released at a similar time to the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the L110 grades against the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax W90

 L110 W90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon L110

 W90 L110 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax W90

 L110 W90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 features external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L110 against the W90.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and W90 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and W90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Pentax W90
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Pentax W90 Sports photography details
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 13.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $120