Canon S90 vs Nikon P300

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon S90 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was manufactured 13 months before the P300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S90 scores against the P300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 vs Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S90 vs the P300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and P300 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and P300.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P300 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.