Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300
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Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Later Model is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon S9100
- Newer Model is Nikon S9500
Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon S90 versus Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and S9300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe S90 was revealed 3 years prior to the S9300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S90 grades versus the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon S9300
S90 | S9300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon S90
S9300 | S90 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | April 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon S9300
S90 | S9300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 features outside 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 S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Canon S90 versus Nikon S9300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S90 against the S9300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and S9300.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S9300 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2012-07-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $249 |