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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P950 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was announced 9 years after the X90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P950 matches up vs the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Pentax X90

 P950 X90 
RevealedJanuary 2020July 2010Newer by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Nikon P950

 X90 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Pentax X90

 P950 X90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 provides physical dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P950 compared to the X90.

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and X90 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and X90.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P950 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer P950 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
57
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Pentax X90
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P950
Sports photography with Pentax X90
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P950
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging advice
Pentax X90 Vlogging advice
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,005 grams)
23
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Pentax X90
 Nikon Coolpix P950Pentax X90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005g (2.22 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-L106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $797 $350