Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was revealed 20 months prior to the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony H90
SX210 IS | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX210 IS
H90 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H90
SX210 IS | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS and the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and H90.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 290 photographs |
Battery style | - | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $226 | $230 |