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Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony H90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and H90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was released 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G9 X II matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sony H90

 G9 X II H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2012More recent by 60 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon G9 X II

 H90 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sony H90

 G9 X II H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II vs the H90.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
bad battery (235 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competitors (206g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery (235 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (235 shots)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Sony H90
39
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $530 $230