Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X10

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon S90 and Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S90 matches up versus the Fujifilm X10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Fujifilm X10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S90 features external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X10 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Canon S90 and Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S90 and the Fujifilm X10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and Fujifilm X10 is 92 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and Fujifilm X10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X10 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.