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Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 7 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W300 matches up vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Pentax W90

 W300 W90 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2010More recent by 89 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon W300

 W90 W300 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Pentax W90

 W300 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W300 vs the W90.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher W300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
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environment proof
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Pentax W90
 Nikon Coolpix W300Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Pentax Optio W90
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-31 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $387 $120