Canon G11 vs Nikon P90

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G11 and Nikon P90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty close but the G11 (1/1.7") and P90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was announced 11 months after the P90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G11 scores vs the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 and Nikon P90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G11 versus the P90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and P90 is 83 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and P90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P90 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G11 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.