FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 5 years before the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the HS10 matches up versus the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 compared to the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and HX90V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and HX90V.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.