Canon 90D vs Canon S90

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 90D versus Canon S90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and S90 (10MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and S90 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was announced 9 years after the S90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon S90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 90D matches up vs the S90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D & Canon PowerShot S90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Canon S90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D comes with physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Canon S90 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D versus the S90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and S90 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and S90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 90D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 90D will resolve extra detail with its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 90D should have an edge in sensor tech.