Canon SX230 HS vs Sony H90

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 7 months prior to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.