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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was brought out 7 years before the HX90V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1100 IS grades vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony HX90V

 A1100 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon A1100 IS

 HX90V A1100 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2009Newer by 74 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX90V

 A1100 IS HX90V 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS vs the HX90V.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
76
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
great battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $440