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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 24 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX700 HS grades against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Sony H90

 SX700 HS H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX700 HS

 H90 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Sony H90

 SX700 HS H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the H90.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and H90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX700 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Sony H90
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Sony H90
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Retail price $349 $230