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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Sony HX90V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SX200 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX200 IS

 HX90V SX200 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015May 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX90V

 SX200 IS HX90V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
76
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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