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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was introduced 20 months before the H90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony H90

 JZ500 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 H90 JZ500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H90

 JZ500 H90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 compared to the H90.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H90 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony H90
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony H90
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
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
Battery type - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $230