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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P7800 versus Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was announced 3 years after the W90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7800 scores vs the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax W90

 P7800 W90 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon P7800

 W90 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax W90

 P7800 W90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 versus the W90.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and W90 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and W90.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P7800 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher P7800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Pentax W90
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography features
Pentax W90 Travel photography features
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (399g)
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $120