Canon S200 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon S200 and Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was manufactured 13 months prior to the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200 matches up against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon S200 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 against the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and HX90V.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.