Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and P90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 7 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the P90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has proportions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the P90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and P90 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and P90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.