Comments on: Nikon Coolpix P90 Review

By: Arjun

Arjun — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:48:33 +0000

I saw pic of canon sx20 (99.9% same quality of sx1) and Nikon p90 and i am very determined that P90 is a big upset with Nikon Brand!! Dont just go by the P90 looks and Nikon brand (though i feel it may be best in DSLRs).. I feel we buy camera for getting pictures and P90 has everything good other than its pictures

By: avishek barman

avishek barman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:13:52 +0000

i intend to buy a camera.i have shortlisted two cameras.they are nikon p90 and cannon sx1 is.which one do you suggest for better image quality?

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:31:28 +0000

Hi Sam, so far I think the SX1 has a marginal advantage at higher ISO (the noise advantage is very slight but you will notice that saturation doesn’t drop as much) and that its widescreen vari-angle LCD will help if you’re using wide-screen settings (ie 1080p movie mode).

I have a retail model SX20 with me now and I’d say its just an SX10 with a 12 MP sensor from early-2009 models stuffed in. The SX20’s burst mode is slower than the SX10 (1.4 FPS on SX10 vs around 1.0 FPS on SX20). The SX1, of course, beats both with its 4 FPS burst mode. The SX20 also uses slightly more noise reduction and the resolution increase of 10 MP vs 12 MP is not a big leap.

Overall, deciding between the two is a matter of whether you need RAW and a very fast 4 FPS burst mode of the SX1, and the type of application you’ll be using movie mode for (in my opinion, 720p is more than enough for the average Joe)

Hope this helps. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to reply – Brad

By: Sam Thomas

Sam Thomas — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:24:12 +0000

Thanks so much for your help. Do you think the difference between the SX1 and the SX20 is worth the extra $100 or so for the SX1? Also, what about the other pros and cons to each? Some of the research I’ve done suggests the SX20 may be the better buy. Otherwise, why would Canon come out with the SX20? Some researchers suggest the CMOS sensor in the SX1 actually produces less quality photographs even though the CMOS sensor is the sensor used in many DSLR cameras. The CMOS is faster though for continuous shooting, which is important to me. The 1080p (SX1) verses 720p (SX20) HD video recording is not as impressive to me because both are excellent. I do wish the SX1 offered 720p as an option to reduce file sizes. Both feature the Digic 4 processor, 20x optical zoom with image stabilization and many other usable features. The SX20 delivers 12 megapixels verses SX1’s 10 megapixels. The SX20 has a smaller LCD monitor at 2.5 inches verses the SX1’s 2.8 inch monitor but both are vari-angle. Some also suggest the EVF in the SX20 is much better than the SX1. Since the SX20 is so new, I haven’t found a comparable analysis to base my decision upon although at this point I am decided on one or the other. I would love to get your reaction to these differences and which would be your pick.

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:24:06 +0000

You should consider looking at something like the Canon PowerShot SX10 (recently replaced by the SX20), Panasonic Lumix FZ28/FZ35 or Olympus SP590 (for shooting in good light only), or if you can afford the extra price, Canon SX1. These cameras do perform faster, have more features (ie flash hotshoes, etc) and deliver better images overall.

By: Sam Thomas

Sam Thomas — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:04:14 +0000

You said, “If you’re looking for a super-zoom camera, or even a camera with good value and image quality, you won’t find the Nikon Coolpix P90 on my recommendation list.” I am looking for a camera with the features offered on the Nikon Coolpix P90, but after reading your review, I am double-thinking my decision to buy one. What cameras would be on your list of recommended super-zoom cameras with good value and image quality?

Thanks,
Sam