Nikon S810c vs Pentax X90

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S810c versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 3 years later than the X90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S810c matches up vs the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Pentax X90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S810c Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c features outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S810c compared to the X90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and X90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S810c to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S810c will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.