Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P90

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 19 months after the P90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the P90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS against the P90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and P90 is 85 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and P90.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX130 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.