Canon S90 vs Nikon A1000

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon S90 versus Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and A1000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was announced 9 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S90 scores versus the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S90 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Canon S90 versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S90 versus the A1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and A1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S90 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A1000 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.