Canon S200 vs Sony H90

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon S200 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was manufactured 2 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S200 grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon S200 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 compared to the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and H90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H90 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.