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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was revealed 9 months after the HX90V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX420 IS grades versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SX420 IS HX90V 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2015More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX420 IS

 HX90V SX420 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX90V

 SX420 IS HX90V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the HX90V.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and HX90V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and HX90V.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (360 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
61
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (195 shots)
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 325g (0.72 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $440