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Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L110 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 5 months before the X90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L110 scores against the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Pentax X90

 L110 X90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon L110

 X90 L110 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Pentax X90

 L110 X90 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L110 vs the X90.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and X90 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and X90.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Pentax X90 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging details
Pentax X90 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
23
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon L110 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix L110Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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 ID 4 x AA D-L106
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $350