Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Pentax X90

Nikon Coolpix P510

76

vs
Pentax X90

50

Pentax X90
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax X90

Weight
 Light-weight
428 g
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Much more zoom 41.7x vs 26x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 1.1 fps
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 More than 6x faster continuous shooting
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 380 ms vs 430 ms
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 More than 10% less delay when taking photos
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 8s vs 4s
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 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Pentax X90
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the X90's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The X90's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Size Smaller 112x81x99 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 428 g vs 555 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Macro focus Better macro capability 0.9 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2.2x closer to the lens
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.9" vs 4"
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
76 vs 50
Explain scores
Pentax X90 Pentax X90
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
P510:41.7x
X90:26x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P510:2 cm
X90:0.9 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
X90:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
P510:555 g
X90:428 g
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
X90:112x81x99 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the X90
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $310
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$165 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the X90
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$436 - $456 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Live view Doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the D3000 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3000 vs the X90

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$348 - $478
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much longer battery life
Zoom Significantly less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$229
Size Smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Super zoom

$209 - $299
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix S8200 vs the Coolpix P510

Pentax X90 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax X-5

Pentax X-5

Super zoom

$227 - $260
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the X-5 vs the X90
Pentax X70

Pentax X70

Super zoom
Size Slightly smaller
Thickness Thinner
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the X70 vs the X90
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18

Super zoom
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom Less zoom
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ18 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100

Super zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the X90
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the X90

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