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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P90 and Pentax X70 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X70 ×
Nikon Coolpix P90 ×
General
ModelPentax X70Nikon Coolpix P90
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberX70P90
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112114
Width (mm)9999
Height (mm)8283
Weight (g)411495
Waterproof--
SuccessorPentax X90-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1212.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)111.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax ED; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elementsNikkor ED lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)2424
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 200K dots color LCDEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 6400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 5MP or less)Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200*, 6400* (* at 3MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w/ redeye
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
Flash range description29.9¡¦ (wide, auto ISO), 16.7¡¦ (tele, auto ISO)Auto ISO: [Wide Angle]: Approx. 0.5 to 8.0m; [Tele]: Approx. 1.7 to 5.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3347
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
1↑Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.02
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)111.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-13
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.48
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)170200
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI921 x Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTriple Shake Reduction technology includes Mechanical SR via CCD shift mechanism, Digital SR via high ISO, and Movie SROptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF



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