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Canon A2500 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2500 vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 12 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2500 matches up versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony H90

 A2500 H90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon A2500

 H90 A2500 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony H90

 A2500 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 vs the H90.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern A2500 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Sony H90
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Sony H90
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 shots 290 shots
Battery format 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $230