Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus VH-210

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus VH-210 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S90 ×
Olympus VH-210 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S90Olympus VH-210
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS90VH-210
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100101
Width (mm)3121
Height (mm)5860
Weight (g)175138
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S80-
SuccessorCanon S95-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1014
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score46-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)185-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.90.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 105.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.85
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, Color AccentScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T)-
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
-
Included memory (MB)-34
Included memory type-Internal
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)-
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.43-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.96-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.90.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.15-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode.Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment, 3D Red & Cyan, USB Charging



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