Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the P90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS against the P90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and P90 is 81 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and P90.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.