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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 13 months prior to the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony H90

 HS20 EXR H90 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 H90 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H90

 HS20 EXR H90 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR and the H90.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and H90 is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and H90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (730g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (730g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H90
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $230