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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony H90

 SX410 IS H90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX410 IS

 H90 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony H90

 SX410 IS H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS vs the H90.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and H90 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and H90.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (185 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (185 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 185 photos 290 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $230