Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon S9100

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 3 years before the S9100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX10 IS scores vs the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon S9100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the S9100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S9100 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and S9100.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S9100 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.