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Canon D20 vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
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 D20 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 versus Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 16 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the D20 matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony H90

 D20 H90 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon D20

 H90 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony H90

 D20 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D20 and the H90.

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and H90.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer D20 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
features face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Sony H90
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon D20 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-18 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, 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 Single Single
Price at launch $299 $230