Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S9100

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 13 months prior to the S9100 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS scores versus the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the S9100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and S9100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S9100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.