Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90
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![Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony H90
SX200 IS | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX200 IS
H90 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony H90
SX200 IS | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the H90.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and H90.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $329 | $230 |