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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(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
Sony H90
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Sony H90

 SX50 HS H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX50 HS

 H90 SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Sony H90

 SX50 HS H90 
Display resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Sony H90
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Sony H90
39
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Sony H90
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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