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Canon G15 vs Sony H90

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
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
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G15 and Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was released 7 months after the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Sony H90

 G15 H90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon G15

 H90 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Sony H90

 G15 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the H90.

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and H90.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H90 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others in class (352g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G15 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot G15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 352 grams (0.78 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $230