Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Replaced the Nikon P80
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX200 IS was unveiled 4 months later than the P90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS grades vs the P90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P90
SX200 IS | P90 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon SX200 IS
P90 | SX200 IS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P90
SX200 IS | P90 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has proportions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the P90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and P90 is 90 and 70 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and P90.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $329 | $700 |