Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP50

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was brought out 21 months before the Fujifilm XP50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S90 grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The entire galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XP50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S90 vs the Fujifilm XP50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm XP50 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and Fujifilm XP50.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S90 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP50 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.