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Canon D10 vs Nikon P90

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
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Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon D10 vs Nikon P90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 5 months later than the P90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon D10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D10 scores versus the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon P90

 D10 P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon D10

 P90 D10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon P90

 D10 P90 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D10 and the P90.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and P90 is 89 and 70 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and P90.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Nikon P90
32
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Nikon P90
54
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon P90
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 400 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $700