Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 [S]ave

Attribute	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS ×	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 ×
General
Model	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Brand	Canon	Sony
Manufacturer url	https://www.usa.canon.com/	https://www.sony.com/
Model number	SX230 HS	H90
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	106	105
Width (mm)	33	34
Height (mm)	62	60
Weight (g)	218	222
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	Canon SX210 IS	-
Successor	Canon SX260 HS	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	-	Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)	12.1	16.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.54	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1) 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1) 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9) 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1) 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9) 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other) 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3) 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.3)	jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	3.2	1
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 640x480	1280x720 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	-	30
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)	MP4 (AVC/H.264) with mono sound
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	+	-
Hd video connection	HDMI	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Canon Zoom Lens	Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	28.00 - 392.00	24.00 - 384.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 70.00	5.00
Zoom ratio (x)	14	16
Aperture range (f)	0.12 - 0.32	0.30 - 1.11
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	5	5
Macro focus range (cm)	5 - 50	-
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4 72
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)	Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot ; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	461,000	460,800
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy custom day light fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten underwater	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent 1/2/3 incandescent one push
Shutter speed range (s)	1/3200 - 15	1/1600 - 30
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	-
Shutter priority	+	-
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene	Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks
Self timer (s)	2 10	1 2 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)	+	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto red-eye correction fe lock flash off flash on manual (3 levels) red-eye reduction safety fe slow synchro	auto flash off flash on red-eye reduction: on/off/auto slow syncro
Flash range description	Auto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.1m (T)
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	ms duo ms pro duo sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	-	27
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)	mini hdmi	multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	2.03	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	3.2	1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	-	100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.4	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.53	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.09	-
Startup time (s)	2	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	6.2	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	210	290
Battery form factor	Proprietary NB-5L	Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	canon software suite	-
Os compatibility	mac os windows	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full HD 1080p24 movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Built-in GPS geo-tagging	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, 4 Picture Effects. Available in silver, black or red.