FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony H90
JZ500 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm JZ500
H90 | JZ500 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H90
JZ500 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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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 |