Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V
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Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Updated by Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon S90 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S90 was brought out 15 months before the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S90 grades vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Sony HX7V
S90 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon S90
HX7V | S90 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | April 2010 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Sony HX7V
S90 | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S90 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 vs the HX7V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and HX7V.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX7V will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S90 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $599 | $499 |