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Canon S200 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
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 S200 vs Sony H90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony H90

 S200 H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon S200

 H90 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony H90

 S200 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Sony H90
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
64
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Sony H90
33
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon S200 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 200 photographs 290 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $293 $230