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Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P330 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The P330 was manufactured 3 years after the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the P330 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax H90

 P330 H90 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon P330

 H90 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax H90

 P330 H90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P330 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P330 vs the H90.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The P330 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent P330 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Pentax H90
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix P330Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-04 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $150