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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 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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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Pentax X90

 P900 X90 
LaunchedMarch 2015July 2010More modern by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and X90 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography details
Pentax X90 Street photography details
45
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (899g)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography factors
Pentax X90 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (899g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography details
Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
54
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (899 grams)
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix P900Pentax 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