Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ×
Canon PowerShot S5 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H9Canon PowerShot S5 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H9S5 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110117
Width (mm)8678
Height (mm)8380
Weight (g)546574
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon S3 IS
Successor-Canon SX10 I
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)21.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1512
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.12 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 30
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detectioncontrast detection, center / face detection modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, color LCDEVF; Color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off (red-eye reduction available)
  • on
Flash range descriptionW:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.741.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)21.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.490.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.990.39
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.19
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.07
Startup time (s)2.41.3
Play -> record time (s)0.82.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12.58.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280450
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG14 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNight-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AFFeatures articulating LCD, 12x zoom with optical image stabilization.



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