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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 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
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 5 years after the H90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX730 HS scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony H90

 SX730 HS H90 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 63 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX730 HS

 H90 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony H90

 SX730 HS H90 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the H90.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and H90.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Sony H90
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Sony H90
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2012-02-28
Body design 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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $230