Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Successor is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2012

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

The S90 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S90 scores vs the Fujifilm XF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm XF1
S90 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon S90
Fujifilm XF1 | S90 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XF1
S90 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 provides physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S90 and the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and Fujifilm XF1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and Fujifilm XF1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S90 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm XF1 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Fujifilm XF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-08 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
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) | 255g (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | 199 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $380 |