Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L26 and Pentax Optio W90

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L26 and Pentax Optio W90 [S]ave

Attribute	Pentax Optio W90 ×	Nikon Coolpix L26 ×
General
Model	Pentax Optio W90	Nikon Coolpix L26
Brand	Pentax	Nikon
Manufacturer url	https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/	https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number	W90	L26
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2010	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	107	96
Width (mm)	25	29
Height (mm)	59	60
Weight (g)	161	164
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	Pentax W80	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	12.1	16.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.54	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3
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 1464(3.8 mp other) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.2)	jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	1	-
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 320x240 640x480	1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVI (Motion JPEG)	-
Composite video out	+	-
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	+	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements	NIKKOR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	28.00 - 140.00	26.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 25.00	6.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)	5	5
Aperture range (f)	0.18 - 0.29	0.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Macro focus range (cm)	1 - 30	-
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	6.25 31.3	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes	Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.7	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400), ISO 3200-6400 5MP or 3.8MP	Auto (80 to 1600)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto daylight fluorescent manual shade tungsten	-
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1500 - 4	-
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 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 modes	Night Scene, Underwater, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Microscope (2.1M), Digital Wide (5M), Surf & Snow	18 scene modes
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)	+	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto + redeye flash off flash on on + redeye soft	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description	13 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)	-
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	26	19
Included memory type	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	-	-
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	+	-
Remote control type	optional ir	-
Connections (extended)	hdmi out (type d)	-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	1.85	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.26	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.27	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0	-
Startup time (s)	2.1	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	5.8	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	205	350
Battery form factor	Proprietary D-LI88	2 x AA
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	alkaline lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable	2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	-
Software
Included software	software s-sw102 (cd rom)	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility	mac os x 10.3.9+ windows xp/vista/7	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Waterproof to 20 feet, Shockproof to 4 feet, Coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures, Dustproof. 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output	720p HD Movies, 18 Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System. Available in black, red or silver.