Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon P90

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and P90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 6 years after the P90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores versus the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has dimensions 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS and the P90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and P90 is 80 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and P90.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.