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Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon W300 and Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 7 years after the H90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W300 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Pentax H90

 W300 H90 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 90 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon W300

 H90 W300 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Pentax H90

 W300 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon W300 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 vs the H90.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and H90.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix W300Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Pentax Optio H90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-31 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 280 photos -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $387 $150