Canon SX240 HS vs Sony T90

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 3 years after the T90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS against the T90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and T90.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.