Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon P90

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon P90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced 13 months after the P90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon P90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the P90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and P90 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and P90.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD1300 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.