Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P90

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 4 years after the P90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX270 HS matches up against the P90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the P90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and P90 is 91 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and P90.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX270 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.