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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 HS
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon P80
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 5 years after the P90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the P90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P90

 SX60 HS P90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P90 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P90

 SX60 HS P90 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS versus the P90.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and P90 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and P90.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P90
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography factors
Nikon P90 Street photography factors
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (650 grams)
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P90
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great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (650 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P90 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P90
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decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (650 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P90
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-16 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $549 $700