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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX150 IS scores vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SX150 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX150 IS

 HX90V SX150 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2015May 2012More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX90V

 SX150 IS HX90V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS vs the HX90V.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and HX90V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and HX90V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Sony HX90V
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
64
lighter than others (306g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
46
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery (360 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 130 shots 360 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $440