Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90
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Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- New Model is Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z6 versus Pentax W90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and W90 (12MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe Z6 was manufactured 8 years after the W90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z6 grades versus the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Pentax W90
Z6 | W90 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | February 2010 | Newer by 104 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon Z6
W90 | Z6 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Pentax W90
Z6 | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z6 versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 vs the W90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and W90 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and W90.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will deliver more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Z6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z6 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Z6 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2018-08-23 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3299 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | XQD card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,997 | $120 |