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Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Canon S90
(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
Nikon S9300
(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  • Superseded the Nikon S9100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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon S9300

 S90 S9300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon S90

 S9300 S90 
LaunchedJuly 2012April 2010More modern by 27 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon S9300

 S90 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography details
Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
63
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon S90 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix S9300
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