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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
51

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 3 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX500 IS scores vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony HX90V

		

		

			
 SX500 IS HX90V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 HX90V SX500 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2012Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX90V

		

		

			
 SX500 IS HX90V 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS vs the HX90V.
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HX90V is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and HX90V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
46
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
45
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Sony HX90V
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
44
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (195 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
59
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery (195 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
76
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
46
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (195 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
53
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (360 per charge)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
75
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to 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    
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 195 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $440