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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released 20 months later than the Fujifilm Z300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the Fujifilm Z300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Fujifilm Z300

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Fujifilm Z300 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm Z300

 Finepix Z90 Fujifilm Z300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides exterior 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 Z300 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Finepix Z90 versus the Fujifilm Z300.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm Z300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Finepix Z90 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
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comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
features touch focus
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Fujifilm Z300
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $220 $0