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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 17 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony H90

 SX30 IS H90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX30 IS

 H90 SX30 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012September 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony H90

 SX30 IS H90 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the H90.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and H90 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H90 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (601g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (601g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Sony H90
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (601g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 - 290 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $230