Canon S90 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a thorough review of the Canon S90 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S90 grades versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S90 features outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S90 and the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and HX30V.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX30V will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.