Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90
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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX270 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
- Released February 2012

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was brought out 4 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX260 HS grades versus the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony H90
SX260 HS | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX260 HS
H90 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony H90
SX260 HS | H90 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and H90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | 230 images | 290 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $349 | $230 |