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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Nikon P90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P90

 SX200 IS P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon SX200 IS

 P90 SX200 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P90

 SX200 IS P90 
IntroducedMay 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Nikon P90 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon P90 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P90 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon P90 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P90 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P90
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix P90
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