Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Old Model is Fujifilm XP80

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was revealed 6 years before the Fujifilm XP90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XP90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm XP90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm XP90
SX210 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm XP90 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 67 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm XP90
SX210 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP90 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm XP90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS against the Fujifilm XP90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm XP90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm XP90.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Fujifilm XP90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2016-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 220 gr (0.49 lbs) | 203 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $226 | $180 |