Nikon P7700 vs Pentax W90

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was introduced 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7700 scores versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 has outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 vs the W90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and W90 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and W90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The P7700 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer P7700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.