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Coolpix P900 vs WG-90
Quick take: The Coolpix P900 is the most affordable; only the WG-90 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Coolpix P900Nikon · 2015 | WG-90Pentax · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £204 usedBest | £379 |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 1fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 899g (with battery) | 194g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 139.5 × 103.2 × 137.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Fixed 83x Nikkor 24-2000mm equivalent f/2.8-6.5 | Fixed 5x zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Coolpix P900
WG-90
Portrait
3.6/10
3.2/10
Street
3.9/10
5.6/10
Travel
3.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
2.5/10
Vlogging & Video
2.3/10
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Documentary
2.4/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
—
Landscape
3.1/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
—
Casual
2.3/10
5.6/10
Food
3.9/10
3.5/10
Macro
2.9/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.6/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
2.3/10
Underwater
—
5.5/10
Fun & simple
—
5.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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