Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon P90

Its time to look closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon P90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 3 years after the P90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon P90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the P90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and P90 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and P90.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.