• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon S90 advantages over Nikon P7000

  • Less expensive
    $430 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Fast startup
    ~2.10 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Higher effective ISO
    185 vs 147 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Thinner
    30 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    175g vs 358g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 24 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon P7000 advantages over Canon S90

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Less shutter lag
    0.20 vs 0.43 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.4 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G11

Canon S90
Canon G11
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon S90 vs Canon G11

Nikon P7000
Canon G11
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $577
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon G11

Compared to Canon S95

Canon S90
Canon S95
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Less shutter lag
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon S90 vs Canon S95

Nikon P7000
Canon S95
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $428
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon S95

Compared to Nikon P7100

Canon S90
Nikon P7100
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon S90 vs Nikon P7100

Nikon P7000
Nikon P7100
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Nikon P7100

Compared to Canon S100

Canon S90
Canon S100
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon S90 vs Canon S100

Nikon P7000
Canon S100
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon S110

Canon S90
Canon S110
  • $430
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon S90 vs Canon S110

Nikon P7000
Canon S110
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P7000 vs Canon S110

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