Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Released January 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Updated by Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was introduced 11 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sony H90
SX50 HS | H90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX50 HS
H90 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Sony H90
SX50 HS | H90 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and H90.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | 595 gr (1.31 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 pictures | 290 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $429 | $230 |