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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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 S3200 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 13 months before the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3200 matches up versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony H90

 S3200 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm S3200

 H90 S3200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H90

 S3200 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3200 versus the H90.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and H90.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H90
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 540g (1.19 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 290 shots
Form of battery AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $190 $230