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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 18 months earlier than the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony H90

 SX130 IS H90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX130 IS

 H90 SX130 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony H90

 SX130 IS H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions 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 SX130 IS versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS versus the H90.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and H90 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and H90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Sony H90 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sony H90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Sony H90
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $230