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Canon A810 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A810 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A810 was announced within a month of the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the A810 matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony H90

 A810 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon A810

 H90 A810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony H90

 A810 H90 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A810 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 compared to the H90.

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot A810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None 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
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
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 222 gr (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 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 images 290 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA 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 1 1
Launch price $99 $230