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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 9 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX70 HS grades vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Sony T90

 SX70 HS T90 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2009More recent by 117 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon SX70 HS

 T90 SX70 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Sony T90

 SX70 HS T90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS against the T90.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and T90 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and T90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
64
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 325 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $550 $259