- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon S80
S80 vs S90 |
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Successor: |
Canon S95
S90 vs S95 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | S90 | DSLR-A500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $429.99 | $849.99 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2009-10-15 | 2009-10-08 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.2 oz
(175 g)
includes batteries |
31.7 oz
(900 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (100 x 58 x 31 mm) |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 12.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.08 microns | 5.55 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 46 | 64 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | 21.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 11.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 185 | 772 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3) |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 3104 x 1744 (5.4 MP, 16:9), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2188 x 1192 (2.6 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 | JPEG, RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.9 | 4.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
|
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 105mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 22.5mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (W) / f/4.9 (T) - f/8.0 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 461,000 dots | 230,400 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 13.4x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom, Underwater | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, Color Accent, Color Swap, Kids & Pets, Underwater, Nostalgic), Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Low Light | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CR2 | RAW |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.43 | 0.48 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.96 | 0.47 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 9 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.9 | 4.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.43 seconds | 0.18 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.49 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.410 seconds | 0.182 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.15 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.088 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Quick AF Live View: Center AF: 0.180s Wide-area AF: 0.181s | |
Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.8 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1000 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-6L | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode. | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output. |