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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed within a month of the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony H90

 A2400 IS H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon A2400 IS

 H90 A2400 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H90

 A2400 IS H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS and the H90.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and H90.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (190 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $230