Canon SX280 HS vs Sony T90

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX280 HS scores versus the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outer dimensions 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 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).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS against the T90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and T90.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX280 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.