Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Released February 2009
- Replaced the Nikon P80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009
Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon P90 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P90 was unveiled within a month of the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P90 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Pentax X70
P90 | X70 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P90
X70 | P90 |
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Common features in the Nikon P90 and Pentax X70
P90 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | March 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has outside 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 Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P90 and Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P90 compared to the X70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and X70 is 70 and 71 respectively.
Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and X70.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Pentax X70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $700 | $200 |