Canon S90 vs Sony H50

Let's look closer at the Canon S90 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was introduced 15 months after the H50 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S90 scores vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon S90 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S90 vs the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S90 will give you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger S90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.