Canon S90 vs Nikon S4300

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S90 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was manufactured 22 months before the S4300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S90 scores against the S4300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got external dimensions 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 S4300 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S90 versus the S4300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and S4300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and S4300.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S4300 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.