Canon S90 vs Nikon S6500

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon S90 and Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and S6500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was launched 3 years prior to the S6500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S90 matches up versus the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon S90 and Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S90 versus the S6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and S6500.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S6500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.