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Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P500
  • Newer Model is Nikon P520
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was unveiled 2 years after the X90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the P510 scores against the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Pentax X90

 P510 X90 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon P510

 X90 P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Pentax X90

 P510 X90 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 against the X90.

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and X90 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and X90.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P510 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer P510 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography details
Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (555g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography details
Pentax X90 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
terrible battery (200 shots)
more heavy than competition (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix P510Pentax X90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-05 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 D-L106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $350