Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P90

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 2 years after the P90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS grades against the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the P90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and P90 is 64 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and P90.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX40 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.