Canon S90 vs Nikon S6300

Its time to look more closely at the Canon S90 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and S6300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was brought out 22 months prior to the S6300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S90 scores against the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon S90 vs Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S90 and the S6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and S6300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6300 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.