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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 3 months after the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Sony T90

 SX200 IS T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon SX200 IS

 T90 SX200 IS 
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Sony T90

 SX200 IS T90 
LaunchedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with 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) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the T90.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $259