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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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 S4000 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was revealed 13 months prior to the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S4000 scores vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony H90

 S4000 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the FujiFilm S4000

 H90 S4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H90

 S4000 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S4000 vs the H90.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and H90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H90 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
Sony H90 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (540g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Sony H90
46
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Sony H90
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (540g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H90
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 290 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $230