Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90
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Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Pentax X90
P510 | X90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon P510
X90 | P510 |
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Common features in the Nikon P510 and Pentax X90
P510 | X90 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and X90 is 66 and 69 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P510 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Pentax X90 | |
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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 |