Reasons to choose PowerShot S90
Released in 2009, PowerShot S90 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S90
vs Nikon Coolpix P7100
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
PowerShot S9042 mm²
Coolpix P7100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S90 and Coolpix P7100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot S90MetricCoolpix P7100
10 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.06 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
4.25 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
23.55 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
640 × 480Maximum video—
195 gWeight395 g
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus cardStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot S90 and Coolpix P7100 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S90 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P7100 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P7100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7100
Released in 2011, Coolpix P7100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 395 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.