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Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
63
Overall
50

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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 A2200 vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A2200 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2200 scores vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Sony HX90V

 A2200 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon A2200

 HX90V A2200 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Sony HX90V

 A2200 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 vs the HX90V.

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and HX90V.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (135g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot A2200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 280 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $440