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Canon A1300 vs Sony H90

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1300 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was released about the same time to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1300 grades versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Sony H90

					

					

						
 A1300 H90 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon A1300

					

					

						
 H90 A1300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Sony H90

					

					

						
 A1300 H90 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the H90.
Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and H90.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date  of the products into consideration.

						Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A1300 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
47
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
33
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
65
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Sony H90
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic socket
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot A1300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 220 photos 290 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $230