Canon S90 vs Nikon 80 Specifications

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
11.8 megapixels
25.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot S90
Nikon KeyMission 80

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon S80 S80 vs S90
Successor:	Canon S95 S90 vs S95
General
Model Number:	S90	80
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Action Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$429.99	$279.95
Street Price:		$399.00
Date Available:	2009-10-15	2016-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	No
Weight:	6.2 oz (175 g) includes batteries	2.6 oz (74 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 in. (100 x 58 x 31 mm)	1.8 x 3.4 x 0.6 in. (45 x 87 x 15 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	3.30 feet (1 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.0	11.8
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.08 microns	1.55 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	46
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	185
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3)	3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2528 x 1896 (4.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	0.9	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Dual fixed focus lenses: Front lens is 4.5mm (25mm eq.) f2.0, rear lens is 1.8mm (22mm eq.) f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 105mm	25mm
Focal Length (actual):	6 - 22.5mm	4.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.80x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (W) / f/4.9 (T) - f/8.0	f/2.0 (fixed)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)	n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	No	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	1.8
Rear Display Resolution:	461,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		1600
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode	Auto, 100-1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom, Underwater	TBA
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 15 sec	1/6400 - 1 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	Matrix
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, Color Accent, Color Swap, Kids & Pets, Underwater, Nostalgic), Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Low Light	TBA
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/500
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	CR2
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo)
Included Memory:	No memory included	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):		Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.43
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	2.96
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	0.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.43 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.49 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.410 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.088 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	220 shots	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:		40 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-6L	Built-in
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable	Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM	None; Free downloads: Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app for iOS and Android devices, KeyMission 360/170 Utility program for PC and Mac
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode.	Dual lens lets users capture selfies on the go. Front camera has 4.5mm (25mm eq.) f2.0 optically stabilized lens with 1/2.3" 12.4MP CMOS sensor, rear camera has 1.8mm (22mm eq.) f/2.2 lens with 5.2MP 1/5" CMOS sensor. Waterproof to 1m/3.3ft for 30 mins, Shockproof to 1.5m/5ft, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C/14F), SnapBridge 360/170 compatible, integrated Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth.