Canon SX710 HS vs Sony H90

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX710 HS and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 2 years after the H90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS versus the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and H90.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.