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Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Nikon P610
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P600 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was revealed 3 years later than the X90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P600 grades vs the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Pentax X90

 P600 X90 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon P600

 X90 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Pentax X90

 P600 X90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P600 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P600 versus Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P600 against the X90.

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and X90 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and X90.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P600 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern P600 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography information
Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography information
Pentax X90 Travel photography information
59
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon P600 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix P600Pentax X90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 9.10 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 D-L106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $750 $350