FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H90

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 3 years before the H90 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1600 grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and H90 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H90 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.