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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was introduced 7 months before the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony H90

 SD4500 IS H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 H90 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H90

 SD4500 IS H90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS against the H90.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and H90.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Alternate name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $230