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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was introduced 3 years after the E90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the P7800 grades against the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax E90

 P7800 E90 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon P7800

 E90 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax E90

 P7800 E90 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 offers external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P7800 against the E90.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and E90 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and E90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P7800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
65
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (399 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (399 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Pentax E90
75
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.50 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $100