Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90
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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Released March 2015
- Successor is Nikon P1000
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Launched July 2010
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P900 was revealed 4 years after the X90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the P900 grades vs the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Pentax X90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Pentax X90
| P900 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2015 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 57 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon P900
| X90 | P900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Pentax X90
| P900 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 comes with physical dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P900 against the X90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and X90 is 52 and 69 respectively.
Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and X90.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher P900 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P900 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Pentax X90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-03-02 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 899 gr (1.98 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL23 | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $600 | $350 |