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Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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 L810 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L810 grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax H90

 L810 H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon L810

 H90 L810 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax H90

 L810 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 versus the H90.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and H90 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger L810 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $150