Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX90VPowerShot A3200 IS
      MSRP$430
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      ProcessorBionz XDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 36724320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom30x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm90 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps0.9 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Smart
      Flash Range5.40 m at Auto ISO4.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Video FormatsAVCHD, XAVC SH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 4.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Battery PackNP-BX1NB-8L
      Battery Life360 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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