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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2016
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony T90

 ELPH 360 HS T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009Fresher by 84 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 T90 ELPH 360 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony T90

 ELPH 360 HS T90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the T90.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 360 HS and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and T90.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Street photography with Sony T90
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Sports photography with Sony T90
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
64
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Landscape photography with Sony T90
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 180 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $209 $259