Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P90 front Nikon Coolpix P90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P90/Nikon-P90-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Updated by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Announced February 2009
- Older Model is Nikon P80
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the P90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the P90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon P90
SX260 HS | P90 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon SX260 HS
P90 | SX260 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon P90
SX260 HS | P90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS against the P90.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P90-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and P90 is 91 and 70 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and P90.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX260 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix P90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 400g (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 230 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $700 |