Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-S1
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D80
- Successor is Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced August 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Here is a complete overview of the Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D90 was announced 6 years earlier than the K-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D90 matches up versus the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Pentax K-S1
| D90 | K-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Nikon D90
| K-S1 | D90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | October 2008 | Fresher by 71 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D90 and Pentax K-S1
| D90 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D90 has exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D90 versus the K-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and K-S1 is 60 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D90 and K-S1.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-S1 to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Nikon D90 | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D90 | Pentax K-S1 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2008-10-13 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 703g (1.55 lb) | 558g (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 73 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 977 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 photos | 410 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,199 | $339 |