Comments on: Canon S90 IQ Compared to the Nikon D90 http://www.randomprocess.ca/2009/10/21/canon-s90-iq-compared-to-the-nikon-d90/ NOT just another WordPress weblog. What were they thinking when they came up with that tagline anyways? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:06:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://www.randomprocess.ca/2009/10/21/canon-s90-iq-compared-to-the-nikon-d90/#comment-7854 Ryan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:06:14 +0000 http://www.randomprocess.ca/?p=1541#comment-7854 Nice write up. However, you did not indicate other camera/lens settings that play important roles in picture quality. For instance, many lenses perform their worst at their extremes; e.g., f/3.5 produces blurry edges and poor tones when compared to f/8 on the same lens. This notion holds true for all lenses. Since you used a prime lens for this test, the focal length doesn't really make a difference in image quality, but in a zoom lens it does. I suggest taking some sample photos with your D90 using different f-stops and focal lengths. You'll be amazed at the difference in sharpness and tone depth. The Nikon D90 has the best performing sensor in the ASP-C class (DxOMark.com) - it even beats out the new D300s. I am impressed with the S90s image quality, but having to use a tripod to capture that photo defeats the entire purpose of a pocket camera. If you're going to carry a tripod, you might as well take your D90 around with you as well. Nice write up. However, you did not indicate other camera/lens settings that play important roles in picture quality. For instance, many lenses perform their worst at their extremes; e.g., f/3.5 produces blurry edges and poor tones when compared to f/8 on the same lens. This notion holds true for all lenses. Since you used a prime lens for this test, the focal length doesn’t really make a difference in image quality, but in a zoom lens it does.

I suggest taking some sample photos with your D90 using different f-stops and focal lengths. You’ll be amazed at the difference in sharpness and tone depth.

The Nikon D90 has the best performing sensor in the ASP-C class (DxOMark.com) – it even beats out the new D300s.

I am impressed with the S90s image quality, but having to use a tripod to capture that photo defeats the entire purpose of a pocket camera. If you’re going to carry a tripod, you might as well take your D90 around with you as well.

]]> By: Alarane http://www.randomprocess.ca/2009/10/21/canon-s90-iq-compared-to-the-nikon-d90/#comment-7507 Alarane Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:06:15 +0000 http://www.randomprocess.ca/?p=1541#comment-7507 Hi Thanks for your review. I was searching for a smal, pocket handle camera. I have already a G7 which is very good. G7 was the camera that I took when I didn't want to be overloaded with a DLSR camera ... but time passed and even the G7 became to large, I take him when i don't want the DLSR, but I havn't it anytime, anywhere. So I was searching for a very compact camera that I can take always with me. I hesitated between D-LUX4, LX3, GDRIII and DP1/2. The Canon is far smaller than the others, and it's more polyvalent with it's 28-105mm range. Which make it good for landscape and portrait (LX3 and DLUX4 stop at 60mm and I prefer 80mm for portrait) The Leica is near twice the price of the S90 (800$CAD vs 450S CAD) The LX3 suffer from a drawback with it's len's cap, and are larger The DP1/2 are far too big (5cm depth) The GDRIII can't be found in Canada (I ignore why) Finaly, the S90 match the first criteria which make the difference : it fit in the pocket. I will say in complement that the S90 is not as good for macro than the G7, because it's minimum MAP is at 5cm (1cm for the G7). Thanks for your review. Hi

Thanks for your review.

I was searching for a smal, pocket handle camera. I have already a G7 which is very good.

G7 was the camera that I took when I didn’t want to be overloaded with a DLSR camera … but time passed and even the G7 became to large, I take him when i don’t want the DLSR, but I havn’t it anytime, anywhere.

So I was searching for a very compact camera that I can take always with me.

I hesitated between D-LUX4, LX3, GDRIII and DP1/2.

The Canon is far smaller than the others, and it’s more polyvalent with it’s 28-105mm range. Which make it good for landscape and portrait (LX3 and DLUX4 stop at 60mm and I prefer 80mm for portrait)

The Leica is near twice the price of the S90 (800$CAD vs 450S CAD)
The LX3 suffer from a drawback with it’s len’s cap, and are larger
The DP1/2 are far too big (5cm depth)
The GDRIII can’t be found in Canada (I ignore why)

Finaly, the S90 match the first criteria which make the difference : it fit in the pocket.

I will say in complement that the S90 is not as good for macro than the G7, because it’s minimum MAP is at 5cm (1cm for the G7).

Thanks for your review.

]]> By: EStz http://www.randomprocess.ca/2009/10/21/canon-s90-iq-compared-to-the-nikon-d90/#comment-7344 EStz Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:48:56 +0000 http://www.randomprocess.ca/?p=1541#comment-7344 I am not very happy with your Information. I just gave away my Canon G7 thinking about maybe switching to G11. Altough I liked the G7 very much, it was always compromise to me. Not "pro" enough for ambitious photography, not small enough for just to fit into a pocket (as long as I don't want to wear funny trousers). Your solution to combine Nikon D90 and Canon S90 make both ends meet, but at what cost.... :-) So thank you very much I am not very happy with your Information.

I just gave away my Canon G7 thinking about maybe switching to G11. Altough I liked the G7 very much, it was always compromise to me. Not “pro” enough for ambitious photography, not small enough for just to fit into a pocket (as long as I don’t want to wear funny trousers). Your solution to combine Nikon D90 and Canon S90 make both ends meet, but at what cost….

:-)

So thank you very much

]]> By: charlie http://www.randomprocess.ca/2009/10/21/canon-s90-iq-compared-to-the-nikon-d90/#comment-6967 charlie Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:36:25 +0000 http://www.randomprocess.ca/?p=1541#comment-6967 Yeah, the LX3 was my original choice as well, about half a year ago. I was never able to get my hands on one, but the S90, from what I can tell, was probably a better option for me (even smaller than the LX3!). I hope the wait for the S90 isn't as fruitless as your wait for the LX3! Yeah, the LX3 was my original choice as well, about half a year ago. I was never able to get my hands on one, but the S90, from what I can tell, was probably a better option for me (even smaller than the LX3!).

I hope the wait for the S90 isn’t as fruitless as your wait for the LX3!

]]> By: hazel billingsley http://www.randomprocess.ca/2009/10/21/canon-s90-iq-compared-to-the-nikon-d90/#comment-6963 hazel billingsley Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:16:22 +0000 http://www.randomprocess.ca/?p=1541#comment-6963 Many thanks for your review. I have been in the market for a decent compact camera. I own a Canon ID Mark II & good L glass. I wanted something small to carry to some functions but was very frustrated with the compacts out today. I had decided on the Pannie LX3 but couldn't find it anywhere then I started hearing about the Canon S90. Well I ordered it 2 days ago , it is on back order & I can't wait to get my hands on it. Hazel Many thanks for your review. I have been in the market for a decent compact camera. I own a Canon ID Mark II & good L glass. I wanted something small to carry to some functions but was very frustrated with the compacts out today. I had decided on the Pannie LX3 but couldn’t find it anywhere then I started hearing about the Canon S90. Well I ordered it 2 days ago , it is on back order & I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Hazel

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