Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80
92 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 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
- Updated by Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced January 2015
- Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP90

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The S90 was launched 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S90 scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Fujifilm XP80
S90 | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon S90
Fujifilm XP80 | S90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 58 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Fujifilm XP80
S90 | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S90 compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and Fujifilm XP80 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and Fujifilm XP80.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S90 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP80 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Fujifilm XP80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Fujifilm XP80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-04-08 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $149 |