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Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L840 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 4 years later than the X90 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L840 grades versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Pentax X90

 L840 X90 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon L840

 X90 L840 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Pentax X90

 L840 X90 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L840 and the X90.

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and X90 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and X90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L840 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L840 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X90 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Pentax X90
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (538g)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L840
Sports photography with Pentax X90
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long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (538g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L840 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix L840Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 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 590 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $350