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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP130
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Finepix Z90 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Fujifilm XP120

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XP120 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Fujifilm XP120 Finepix Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011More modern by 73 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XP120

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the Fujifilm XP120.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XP120.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP120 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
68
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm XP120
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Fujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Also called as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $229