Nikon P310 vs Pentax H90

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon P310 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P310 matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P310 compared to the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon P310 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern P310 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.