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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • New Model is Canon S95
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty close but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 10 months later than the Fujifilm Z33WP which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S90 scores versus the Fujifilm Z33WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S90 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon S90

 Fujifilm Z33WP S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm Z33WP

 S90 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S90 and the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and Fujifilm Z33WP is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S90 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger S90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S90
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S90
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
63
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot S90Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-04-08 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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