Canon S90 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- New Model is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon S90 vs Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is very similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S90 was unveiled 11 months after the SX200 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S90 grades against the SX200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon SX200 IS
| S90 | SX200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon S90
| SX200 IS | S90 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S90 and Canon SX200 IS
| S90 | SX200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S90 vs the SX200 IS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and SX200 IS is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and SX200 IS.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX200 IS will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S90 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.4-5.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/3200s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-5L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $599 | $329 |