- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
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24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Pentax W90 advantages over Nikon P300
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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More telephoto lens reach
140 mm
vs
100 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Nikon P300 advantages over Pentax W90
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Larger lens aperture
f/1.8
vs
f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
921k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Pentax I-10
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Larger lens aperture
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RAW file ability
Compared to Pentax WG-1
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Larger lens aperture
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RAW file ability
Compared to Pentax WG-1 GPS
Pentax
W90
Pentax
WG-1 GPS
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Less expensive
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Faster JPEG shooting
Nikon
P300
Pentax
WG-1 GPS
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Less expensive
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Larger lens aperture
Compared to Nikon P310
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Larger lens aperture
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HDMI out
Compared to Fujifilm XQ2
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor