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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX530 HS scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony H90

 SX530 HS H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX530 HS

 H90 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony H90

 SX530 HS H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS against the H90.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and H90.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H90
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 210 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $379 $230