Canon G1 X vs Nikon P90

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G1 X vs Nikon P90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty close but the G1 X (1.5") and P90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was announced 3 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G1 X grades vs the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X offers physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 X vs the P90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and P90 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and P90.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G1 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.