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

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L20 ×
Pentax Optio H90 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L20Pentax Optio H90
BrandNikonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberL20H90
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
1↑Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9794
Width (mm)2925
Height (mm)6156
Weight (g)135131
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
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)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
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)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lensPentax zoom lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 136.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 24.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.65
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.320.17 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)-8 - 15
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, AutoContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600)Auto (80-800), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5 or 3.8mpix
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
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 modes-Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half Length Portrait (3M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
Flash range description-13’ (wide, auto ISO), 7.9’ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2032
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
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)240210
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary D-LI88
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • software suite cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw104
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSmart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.Improved Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, Smile Capture, Blink Detection. Available in Orange-Silver



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