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Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Key Specs

Nikon P90
(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
Nikon D70s
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon D70s

 P90 D70s 
LaunchedFebruary 2009April 2005More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon P90

 D70s P90 

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Nikon D70s

 P90 D70s 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

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

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
Nikon D70s Portrait photography information
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography advice
Nikon D70s Street photography advice
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography features
Nikon D70s Sports photography features
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D70s Travel photography highlights
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography info
Nikon D70s Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging information
Nikon D70s Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Nikon P90 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Nikon D70s
 Nikon Coolpix P90Nikon D70s
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