Canon S90 vs Nikon S30

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S90 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was released 22 months prior to the S30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S90 grades versus the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 and the S30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and S30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S90 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.