Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P90

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon P90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the P90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2100 IS scores against the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the P90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and P90 is 92 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and P90.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.