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Canon S90 vs Nikon W300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon S95
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon S90 and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and W300 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and W300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 8 years prior to the W300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S90 matches up against the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon W300

 S90 W300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon S90

 W300 S90 
LaunchedMay 2017April 2010Newer by 87 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon W300

 S90 W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S90 and the W300.

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and W300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon W300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography details
Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography details
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
63
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S90
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
52
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon S90 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-04-08 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Battery type - Built-in
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $387