Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon P600
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Launched February 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon P80
Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P610 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P610 was manufactured 6 years after the P90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P610 scores versus the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P90
P610 | P90 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 74 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon P610
P90 | P610 |
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Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon P90
P610 | P90 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P610 versus Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 compared to the P90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and P90 is 65 and 70 respectively.
Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and P90.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P610 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Nikon Coolpix P90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | - |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
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 (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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lbs) | 400g (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $430 | $700 |