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Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P310 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 2 years after the W90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P310 matches up against the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax W90

 P310 W90 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon P310

 W90 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax W90

 P310 W90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P310 against the W90.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and W90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher P310 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Pentax W90 Travel photography info
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Pentax W90
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relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-06-22 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $120