Canon S90 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm X-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is very similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The S90 was announced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S90 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S90 scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S90 and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.