Canon SX280 HS vs Sony H90

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 13 months after the H90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX280 HS grades against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS vs the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and H90.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.