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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony H90

 JZ300 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 H90 JZ300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H90

 JZ300 H90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 versus the H90.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and H90.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $230