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Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon S95
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon S90 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S90 was revealed 4 years prior to the P7800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S90 grades against the P7800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon P7800

 S90 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon S90

 P7800 S90 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon P7800

 S90 P7800 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon S90 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S90 against the P7800.

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and P7800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P7800 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S90
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
40
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography info
Nikon P7800 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography info
Nikon P7800 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
63
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (399g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Nikon P7800
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
75
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
heavier than average (399g)
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Canon S90 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-08 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 54
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.7
DXO Low light score 185 200
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $550