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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 115 HS
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 24 months later than the T90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony T90

 ELPH 100 HS T90 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 T90 ELPH 100 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony T90

 ELPH 100 HS T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the T90.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and T90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 100 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Sony T90
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony T90
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $194 $259