Clicky

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
Sony H90
(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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Sony H90

 SX260 HS H90 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX260 HS

 H90 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Sony H90

 SX260 HS H90 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
37
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Sony H90
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Sony H90
61
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Sony H90
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (231g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SX260 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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