Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P90
SX60 HS | P90 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 69 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon SX60 HS
P90 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P90
SX60 HS | P90 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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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 |