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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 13 months earlier than the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Sony H90

 A3200 IS H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon A3200 IS

 H90 A3200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Sony H90

 A3200 IS H90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the H90.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and H90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Sony H90
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Sony H90
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Sony H90
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $230