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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released April 2015
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX210 IS grades vs the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SX210 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX210 IS

 HX90V SX210 IS 
ReleasedApril 2015June 2010More recent by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX90V

 SX210 IS HX90V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the HX90V.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and HX90V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
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lighter than others in class (220 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $226 $440