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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Pentax Optio H90 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio H90 ×
Nikon Coolpix L20 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio H90Nikon Coolpix L20
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberH90L20
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9497
Width (mm)2529
Height (mm)5661
Weight (g)131135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)2.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elementsNikkor lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0038.00 - 136.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.007.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.6
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.15 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)8 - 15-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AFContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-800), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5 or 3.8mpixAuto (64 - 1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 4-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half Length Portrait (3M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, KidsPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range description13’ (wide, auto ISO), 7.9’ (tele, auto ISO)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3220
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210240
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI882 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw104
  • software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImproved Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, Smile Capture, Blink Detection. Available in Orange-SilverSmart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.



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