Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s
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Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Nikon P80
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched April 2005
- Earlier Model is Nikon D70

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and D70s (6MP) and the P90 (1/2.3") and D70s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The P90 was unveiled 3 years later than the D70s and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P90 scores vs the D70s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Nikon D70s. The full galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon D70s
P90 | D70s | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | April 2005 | More recent by 47 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon P90
D70s | P90 |
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Common features in the Nikon P90 and Nikon D70s
P90 | D70s | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon D70s has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P90 against the D70s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and D70s is 70 and 61 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P90 and D70s.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P90 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon P90 will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger P90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon D70s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon D70s |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2005-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) | 679 grams (1.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 529 |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL3a |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $700 |