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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Sony H90

 SD1300 IS H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 H90 SD1300 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H90

 SD1300 IS H90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS against the H90.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and H90.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Sony H90
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost - $230