Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P90

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 4 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX510 HS grades versus the P90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS against the P90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and P90 is 80 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and P90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.