Canon S90 vs Nikon P7100

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon S90 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S90 was introduced 22 months prior to the P7100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S90 scores vs the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 features outside 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 Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S90 and the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and P7100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.