Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 9 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX70 HS scores vs the P90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS vs the P90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and P90 is 63 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and P90.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.