As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Nikon Coolpix P90 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, pro digicams and compacts. The Nikon Coolpix P90's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix P500 and the Coolpix P100) and Canon (such as the Powershot SX40 and the Rebel T3)

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P90 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.1), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), has a screen which flips out, is slightly lighter (400 g vs 555 g) and has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has much less zoom (24x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (26 mm vs 24 mm), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
2 years newer
$300

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the P90)

  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 24x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the P90)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the P500 and P90

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the P500 vs the P90

Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the P90)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the P90)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the P100 and P90

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the P100 vs the P90

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510
3 years newer
$397 - $400

Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the P90)

  • Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 24x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the P90)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Heavier: 555 g vs 400 g

common strengths of the P510 and P90

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810
3 years newer
$250 - $265

Significant advantages of the L810 (vs the P90)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly better wide angle: 23 mm vs 26 mm
  • Takes 3D photos

Significant disadvantages of the L810 (vs the P90)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the L810 and P90

  • Light weight: 430 g vs 400 g
arrow Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120
2 years newer
$180 - $218

Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the P90)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the P90)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the L120 and P90

  • Light weight: 406 g vs 400 g
arrow Compare the L120 vs the P90

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
2 years newer
$347 - $380

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the P90)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 24x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the P90)

  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 600 g vs 400 g

common strengths of the SX40 and P90

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P90 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out and is significantly lighter (400 g vs 703 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14.2 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.1x15.4mm).

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100
2 years newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the P90)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly heavier: 560 g vs 400 g

common strengths of the D5100 and P90

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Flip-out screens
  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
arrow Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P90

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
2 years newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the T3 and P90

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 400 g
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
1 year newer
$544 - $949 (body only)
$649 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the P90)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Heavier: 530 g vs 400 g

common strengths of the T2i and P90

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
1 year newer
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the P90)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the D3100 and P90

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Light weight: 505 g vs 400 g
arrow Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P90

Nikon D90

Nikon D90
5 months older
$830 - $897 (body only)
$1,047 55-200mm lens

Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Much higher resolution screen: 930k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the P90)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much heavier: 703 g vs 400 g

common strengths of the D90 and P90

  • Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
arrow Compare the D90 vs the Coolpix P90

Canon EOS 30D

Canon EOS 30D
2 years older
$2,434 - $2,557 17-85mm, 70-300mm lenses

Significant advantages of the 30D (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.5x15.0mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the 30D (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0"
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the 30D and P90

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon EOS 30D vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P90 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has way more more zoom (24x vs 16x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), has a screen which flips out and slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (26 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and is much larger (prosumer size 83x114x99 mm vs compact 105x58x33 mm).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
1 year newer
$319 - $329

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 16x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and P90

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
3 years newer
$299

Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Compact 106x61x33 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the P90)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly less zoom: 20x vs 24x
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the SX260 HS and P90

  • Incredible zoom: 20x vs 24x
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
3 years newer
$270

Significant advantages of the ZS15 (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.9"

Significant disadvantages of the ZS15 (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 16x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the ZS15 and P90

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P90 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has much more zoom (24x vs 5x), has a much wider wide angle lens (26 mm vs 35 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8"), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), is significantly larger (prosumer size 83x114x99 mm vs mid size 106x72x43 mm) and takes much lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP).

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
1 year newer
$390 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 5x vs 24x
  • Smaller screen: 2.8" vs 3.0"
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the G12 and P90

  • Flip-out screens
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9
1 year older

Significant advantages of the G9 (vs the P90)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the G9 (vs the P90)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 26 mm
  • Significantly less zoom: 6x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the G9 and P90

  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G9 vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P90 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.9), has way more more zoom (24x vs 4x), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 820k dots), is much larger (prosumer size 83x114x99 mm vs super compact 93x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Pentax Optio P70

Pentax Optio P70
similar age
$300

Significant advantages of the P70 (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 97x54x22 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.9" vs 3.9"
  • Much lighter: 155 g vs 400 g

Significant disadvantages of the P70 (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 3.9x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the P70 and P90

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Very good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
arrow Compare the Pentax Optio P70 vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
2 years newer
$105 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.8" vs 3.9"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 4x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the 100 HS and P90

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 1 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix S100

Nikon Coolpix S100
2 years newer
$239

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 99x65x18 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.7" vs 3.9"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 5x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the S100 and P90

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
arrow Compare the S100 vs the P90

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
2 years newer
$149 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the P90)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm
  • Much thinner: 0.8" vs 3.9"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the P90)

  • Much less zoom: 5x vs 24x
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"

common strengths of the 300 HS and P90

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 1 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix P90