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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 3 years before the H90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1800 grades against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony H90

 S1800 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm S1800

 H90 S1800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H90

 S1800 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 and the H90.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and H90 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and H90.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Sony H90
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Sony H90
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H90
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $230