Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX200 IS was released 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS grades versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX90V
SX200 IS | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX200 IS
HX90V | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | May 2009 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX90V
SX200 IS | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the HX90V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and HX90V.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 360 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $440 |