Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90
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![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90/Sony-H90-front.jpg)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(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
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years after the H90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS grades vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony H90
SX740 HS | H90 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 79 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SX740 HS
H90 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony H90
SX740 HS | H90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS and the H90.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and H90.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 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 | 265 photos | 290 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $230 |