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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX280 HS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS scores vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Sony HX90V

 SX270 HS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX270 HS

 HX90V SX270 HS 
LaunchedApril 2015March 2013More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Sony HX90V

 SX270 HS HX90V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS and the HX90V.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and HX90V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Sony HX90V
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
61
lighter than others (233 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (233g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $284 $440